All our sins are forgiven the moment we believe–but what happens when we sin after that time? We walk in the light not by hiding our sin, but by confessing it, sinning no more, and receiving ongoing forgiveness.

Resources:

1 John 1:5-2:2

Affirming the Apostles’ Creed, J.I. Packer

Reformed Dogmatics, Volume 4: Holy Spirit, Church, and New CreationHerman Bavinck

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God: Chapter 13, Timothy Keller

Life Together: Confession and the Lord’s Supper, Dietrich Bonhoeffer