1 john 1:9 says If we admit we have sinned and confess our sins, He [Jesus] is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
These are the words the Apostle John wrote.
Jesus' words:
Matthew 6:12, 14,15: (in the Our Father Prayer),
"And forgive us our debts[sins], 'as we have also forgiven[left, remitted, and let go of all the debts, and have given up all resentment against] our debtors'"
vs 14 "For IF you forgive people their trespasses[sins, their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up all resentment], then your heavenly Father will also forgive you !!"
vs. 15 Jesus speaking
"But IF you do Not forgive others their trespasses[their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up all resentment], neither will your Father in heaven forgive you your trespasses[sins] !!"
1 john 1:9 is totally dependent on the words of Jesus in Mattthew 6:12, 14, 15 wouldn't you say?
2006-10-31
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