The BIG Picture (Study)

Q-A: Does the Bible instruct us to "Confess our sins?" Let's have a look at a few scriptures that refer to this, and then we'll analyze them by asking some critical questions. 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. James 5:16  Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Proverbs 28:13  He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:  but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Psalm 32:5  I acknowledge my sin unto thee,  and mine iniquity have I not hid.  I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord;  and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Leviticus 5:5  And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in on...

The Difference Between Sin and Sins It's always good if one learns a new insight or revelation that causes you to see something new in the scriptures; to help you to understand a verse or passage in a deeper or more profound way. One such moment came for me when I learned that there was a marked difference between the word "Sin" and the word "Sins" . One might think that it's the same thing except that the plural means more than one sin, right? Well, actually, no , depending on the context of the verse. Lets look at some verses that illustrate the difference between the two, First, the word "Sins" (plural) Galatians 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins , that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have re...