When we rightly divide the word of truth we give to the body of Christ what belongs to the body of
Christ and we give to the nation of Israel what belongs to the nation of Israel.
Many people point to 1 John 1:9 to prove that it is necessary for the believer to confess their sins
on a regular basis to receive forgiveness.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse
us from all unrighteousness.
It should be noted first of all that the book of 1 John is written to Jewish kingdom believers, not
members of the body of Christ.
Since the dispensation of the grace of God was committed to Paul, and not John, (1 Cor 9:17; Eph 3:2;
Col 1:25) we must go to the Pauline epistles for our doctrine in this dispensation.
The apostle Paul teaches that believers are already forgiven of all of their trespasses (Col 2:13
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with
him, having forgiven you all trespasses;).
We can thank God that it is not necessary for us to continually beg for what God has already given
us.
Now doesn't this just make sense to you? Why not find out more? And why not today?
