God will forgive your sins and purify you

Today’s Promise to Memorize* 

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)

 Something you must do

 As do many of the promises throughout the Bible, there are requirements listed along with the promises (something you must do) in order to receive what is promised. For instance, the above passage promises two things, 1) that our faithful and just God will forgive us our sins, and 2), that He will purify us from all unrighteousness. The first part of the verse begins with the little word “if”. “If” you do what He says to do (confess your sins), then you will receive what is promised. Whenever you find a promise in the Bible, be sure to look closely to see if there is something you need to do. Read what is written before it and after it for context, commands, or instructions. Especially look for that small word “if”. 

 Additional References

“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matt. 6:14-15 ESV)

“For if you return to the Lord, your brothers and your children will find compassion with their captors and return to this land. For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him.” (2 Chron. 30:9 ESV)

 A Reminder

*Over the next few days I am posting Bible promises every believer MUST know (and commit to memory) to be fully equipped no matter what they are faced with. Meditate on them and memorize them. 

 Proven ways to help memorize:

1.     Hand write it on 3x5 card.

2.     Always include the Bible reference at the beginning and repeat it again at the end. 

3.     Read it through several times and think about what it means (mediate on it). 

4.     Say it out loud a few times.  

5.     Refer to it throughout the day and say it to yourself (a few words at a time if necessary) until you can say it correctly without looking.