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The “Fessions” of Christianity
“Fess” – to admit to something
Confession
“An avowal of belief in a particular faith…” (The
American Heritage College Dictionary)
Rom 10:8-15– Mt. 16:15-17; Mt. 3:17; Mt. 17:5; 2 Peter 1:16-17;
Confession
He is the Christ– Anointed, the Messiah (usually a consecrated
person (king, priest…)) Heb. 12:2; 1:1-5, 8-9 Phil. 2:5-11 (Lk. 4:8)
Confession
We confess our belief that Jesus died.– 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Heb. 9:15-18, 13-14, 10:26-31
We confess that He was raised from the dead.– 1 Cor. 15:1-4, Jn. 20:30-31; 1 Cor. 15:11-20
Profession
An occupation or career…an occupation such as law that requires considerable training and specialized study. An act or instance of professing, a declaration. An avowal of faith or belief. (Ibid. (shortened))
Profession
Rom 10:8-15, 1 Cor. 9:16-19, 23 Mt. 7:21-27 Mt. 25:34-46; Jms. 2:14-20; Jn. 13:34-35 Rom. 6:3-8
The Pro and Con
1 John 2:21-25 “…And this is the promise he has promised us – eternal life.”