There’s a common misconception that 1 John 1:9 instructs Christians to confess their sins to be forgiven and cleansed by God every day.

The idea that God forgives your past sins at salvation but then leaves you with the burden of confessing each sin going forward to remain forgiven, misses the incredible power of the true Gospel message.

In this short video clip, I unpack the proper context of this passage, proving it’s not directed at believers. Your forgiveness doesn’t come in daily installments; you are a totally forgiven person. And when you grasp this amazing reality, you’ll be inspired – just like this caller who was laughing with joy – to share the truth with others!

Celebrate more truth about your once-for-all forgiveness in my message, The Truth About Forgiveness, or in my BibleQuestions.com Q&A, Do You Need to Confess Your Sins to Be Forgiven by God (1 John 1:9)?