Must Christians Ask For Forgiveness Every Time They Sin?

[BenFTW]

Nope - I recognized every bit of the verse - maybe you should take the time to slowly read the verse. I believe the verse says GOOD​

OR

BAD . . . Notice it doesn't just say "good" as you highlighted.​

The question remains - things done in the body - good or bad . . . .

IF all future sins are automatically forgiven - then what "bad" is there to judge?​

Oh wow, its always good to open up the verse people are sharing and look at the verses surrounding it (context). This is actually a very easy thing to resolve Peaceful and I am excited to share it with you.

2 Corinthians 5:9-11 King James Version (KJV)

9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

Notice that the Apostle Paul "labored" and "persuaded men"? Towards the end of 2 Corinthians 5, he also starts speaking of being reconciled to God as well. When he says "for we must all appear before the judgement seat..." do you think he could be speaking of the world? This is why he brings up good or bad and the "terror of the Lord", because they represent motives to share the word of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:19).

This is one way to understand the verse, but even if we understood it as our own wrongs we must admit that it has nothing to do with forgiveness of sin because there is no condemnation in Jesus Christ. If anything it represents a loss of rewards, or a lower amount of rewards (I should say) because even that which is burned up, if any man have nothing left he is "saved yet so by fire" (1 Corinthians 3:15). He suffers loss (of rewards) but such judgement is not in relation to forgiveness.

 

[Splagna]

To answer the OP’s question: Must Christians Ask For Forgiveness Every Time They Sin?, the answer would be no.

However, Jesus Himself (Mt. 6:12; Lk. 11:4) told us to ask for forgiveness when we pray. John, the one Jesus loved, also instructed us to ask for forgiveness of sins. This teaching is irrefutable and shouldn’t be seconded guessed, and makes sense. We are in a relationship with Christ and when we fail Him by not keeping His commandments it is only natural to ask for forgiveness. This happens in any healthy relationship.

However, I’m thankful our salvation is not dependent on our ability to remember every sin we commit; nonetheless, it is important to ask forgiveness for every sin we are made aware of by the Holy Spirit or another Christian (Mt. 18:15-17; Gal. 6:1) Usually, these sins are cumulative or macro rather than micro sins—an ongoing issue caused by anger, arrogance, unharnessed sexual desire etc.

James wrote:

But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death (1:14, 15).

The way to defeat temptation is through recognizing the lust/sin exist, asking for forgiveness, and relying on the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome them. Sin is just like some people—ignoring them won’t make them go away. Just ignoring sin or lust in our lives won’t make them go away, either.

 

[CS1]

if we have to ask forgiveness for every sin to be forgiven, then no one will make it to heaven, because we can not know all sins we commit.

really ? it is funny that you would say that because that was not suggested if you did something that was a sin and you know you did it. Then you mean to tell me you can sin and not ask to be forgiven for it ? Come on

 

[Budman]

really ? it is funny that you would say that because that was not suggested if you did something that was a sin and you know you did it. Then you mean to tell me you can sin and not ask to be forgiven for it ? Come on

Sir, with all due respect, what sins are left in our account that must be forgiven?

 

[NoNameMcgee]

really ? it is funny that you would say that because that was not suggested if you did something that was a sin and you know you did it. Then you mean to tell me you can sin and not ask to be forgiven for it ? Come on

hey cs1

i think you two are going over semantics

EG meant we dont HAVE to ask forgiveness for a specific sin for the cause of salvation if you already have the imputed righteousness of Jesus


of course if i do something

like maybe someone gives me a nasty look and for a moment i meet their stare

then the Holy spirit convicts me

i will pray

"im sorry Father please forgive me... deliver me from this unrighteous anger and please use me for good... i wish to be a shining light and not conform to the world"


MUST i do this to be forgiven?

no


WILL i do this because God has given me a new heart and spirit

yeah.

 

[CS1]

Notice that - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (vs. 9) is IN CONTRAST TO - If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us (vs. 8) and - If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us (vs. 10). Some people misunderstand verse 9 to mean that we must confess each sin that we commit as we commit them (keep a specific inventory) as an additional requirement to remain cleansed and if we forget a sin we are toast!

lol not even where do you guys get the idea that if you miss a sin you have not asked forgivness for you go to hell as a Christian?

you are reading into the context of action that are sin but you are as a chritian unknowning of? God will deal with the Christian accordingly noone has said they will not be saved lol. you are building a strawman.

if a person sin's and does so repeatedly and the Holy Spirit is not speaking to them? when it is the job of the Holy Spirit to do so? Please.

this idea is mainly thought up by those who do not want to stop what they know is sin. they are nither hot or cold. a bunch of half baked cakes. Perverting the Grace of God to sin willfully AND play the dumb card LOL God is not mocked.

 

[NoNameMcgee]

hey cs1

i think you two are going over semantics

EG meant we dont HAVE to ask forgiveness for a specific sin for the cause of salvation if you already have the imputed righteousness of Jesus


of course if i do something

like maybe someone gives me a nasty look and for a moment i meet their stare

then the Holy spirit convicts me

i will pray

"im sorry Father please forgive me... deliver me from this unrighteous anger and please use me for good... i wish to be a shining light and not conform to the world"


MUST i do this to be forgiven?

no


WILL i do this because God has given me a new heart and spirit

yeah.

lol i as much as anyone who believes the truth of eternal security have a strong foundation

and assurance in Gods promises


but i still say sorry daily

even if im not SURE i just messed up...

maybe instead of trying to do the right thing (walk in the spirit)

i just try to do the right thing my own way...and i know i could have done better

i will still say sorry

(maybe too rough with a sappling in error or too soft on a brother in need of reproof)

where my heart was in the right place (praise God for His work in me)

but going according to my own power i fall short

 

[BenFTW]

Sir, with all due respect, what sins are left in our account that must be forgiven?

I've been tempted to make a thread about the total forgiveness of sin that we have from the shed blood of Jesus that gave us the remission of our sins and paid the penalty of death for our sins. Then at the end, after completely, in depth, showing how we have forgiveness through the finished work of the cross say, "Now, confess your sins in order to be forgiven."

What is said in scripture that painted it so clearly for me is this. If Christ is not risen, then you are yet dead in your sins. The verse that says this puts our forgiveness of present sins on the basis of the risen Christ, not our confession of sin for the sake of forgiveness.

[h=1]1 Corinthians 15:17 King James Version (KJV)[/h][FONT=&quot]17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.[/FONT]

 

[Budman]

this idea is mainly thought up by those who do not want to stop what they know is sin

How often do you sin a day?

 

[eternally-gratefull]

really ? it is funny that you would say that because that was not suggested if you did something that was a sin and you know you did it. Then you mean to tell me you can sin and not ask to be forgiven for it ? Come on

If you think you MUST ask for forgiveness to be forgiven, then we have serious issues, Again, because we can not possibly KNOW all sins we commit.

And you also misunderstood me, Where did I say it is ok not to confess our sins? I must have missed something.

 

[eternally-gratefull]

I used to go to God and beg him to forgive my sins, Because I did not understand grace. I also went in fear. because in reality, because of that sin, I should be dead. But God said hge did not gove me a spirit of fear. but of sound mind, where I can approach his throne and call out Abba father (daddy)

Today it is more like this. Someone makes me angry, and I lash out instead of showing love, When I am convicted (which I will be) I go to God, I confess I am guilty of that sin, I confess it is my lack of faith in God which caused me to lash out. And I praise God that he has forgiven me of that sin, and am ready for whatever God has in store to chasten me for that sin. But more importantly, I ask God to help me next time not to take my eyes on him, and put it on my flesh aagain, and I will learn from my mistake.

 

[CS1]

If you think you MUST ask for forgiveness to be forgiven, then we have serious issues, Again, because we can not possibly KNOW all sins we commit.

And you also misunderstood me, Where did I say it is ok not to confess our sins? I must have missed something.

again you are trying to be insulting and lack in understanding. So I will tell you one more time .

If CS1 sins ,if it be to God or man And I know that I have sinned CS1 has to ask forgiveness as Jesus our Lord said to do In Matt 6. AS our Lord Jesus taught us to do when we pray In Matt 6.

Now if CS1 does a sin CS1 does not know is a sin Hid grace and Mercy covers me however, The Holy Spirit help you to know where we fall short or miss the Mark. as it is HIS Job to reprove sin.

BUt if you think that I mean you have to confess sins you are not knowing of ? that is crazy . Why Hello you do not know it I'm sure God knows you do not know youare doing something HE says is sin. So the Holy Spirit if we are seeking God will reveal that sin to you. OK thias is why

WE grow IN the GRACE and Knowliedge of the Lord.

 

[CS1]

I used to go to God and beg him to forgive my sins, Because I did not understand grace. I also went in fear. because in reality, because of that sin, I should be dead. But God said hge did not gove me a spirit of fear. but of sound mind, where I can approach his throne and call out Abba father (daddy)

Today it is more like this. Someone makes me angry, and I lash out instead of showing love, When I am convicted (which I will be) I go to God, I confess I am guilty of that sin, I confess it is my lack of faith in God which caused me to lash out. And I praise God that he has forgiven me of that sin, and am ready for whatever God has in store to chasten me for that sin. But more importantly, I ask God to help me next time not to take my eyes on him, and put it on my flesh aagain, and I will learn from my mistake.

not even suggesting this .
you do not have to beg for forgiveness HE is faithful and Just to forgive. However, I do see in the word of God we are to examine ourselves daily

 

[BenFTW]

If you think you MUST ask for forgiveness to be forgiven, then we have serious issues, Again, because we can not possibly KNOW all sins we commit.

And you also misunderstood me, Where did I say it is ok not to confess our sins? I must have missed something.

The issue is the misuse of 1 John 1:9. What people seem to miss is that someone is being invited into the fellowship that we have with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ (see 1 John 1:3).

1 John 1:3 King James Version (KJV)

3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.


To whomever is being spoken to, they are being invited to a fellowship with believers (whose fellowship is with God). They are being told that they have sin, for them to declare they do not have sin would be them calling God a liar. They are told Jesus came in the flesh. They are told to confess their sins and God will be faithful and just to forgiven them of all sin. This, sounds like a message on repentance, of salvation, to acknowledge one's sinful state and their need for Jesus.

Secondly, let us consider that in 1 John 1, and 1 John 2, there are actually THREE different methods mentioned of dealing with sin, obtaining forgiveness.

1. Walking in the light the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth you from all sin (1 John 1:7).
2. Confess your sins and he is faithful and just to forgive you your sins, and all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
3. If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father Jesus Christ the righteous and he is the propitiation for our sins (1 John 2:1-2).

Which method are we to execute? Maybe it is our interpretation of these verses that is faulty, and leads to contradictions that ultimately trample underfoot the Son of God, considering His blood to be common, ineffectual to actually cleanse us from all unrighteousness and forgive us our sins reconciling us to God.

 

[eternally-gratefull]

again you are trying to be insulting and lack in understanding. So I will tell you one more time .

No, I am just stating a fact. and then explaining what I mean by that fact.

If you do not believe what I said, then just say so,

If CS1 sins ,if it be to God or man And I know that I have sinned CS1 has to ask forgiveness as Jesus our Lord said to do In Matt 6. AS our Lord Jesus taught us to do when we pray In Matt 6.

Now if CS1 does a sin CS1 does not know is a sin Hid grace and Mercy covers me however, The Holy Spirit help you to know where we fall short or miss the Mark. as it is HIS Job to reprove sin.

ok, then answer this, Does CS1's forgiveness depend on him asking forgiveness? and your right it is his job to repreove and convict. But again, If not confessed, have I lost salvation? is it required?

BUt if you think that I mean you have to confess sins you are not knowing of ? that is crazy . Why Hello you do not know it I'm sure God knows you do not know youare doing something HE says is sin. So the Holy Spirit if we are seeking God will reveal that sin to you. OK thias is why

I just want you to answer my question, especially since you said I was trying to be insulting and lack understanding

My point is if we are required to confess a sins to have it forgiven, we are in trouble. (And i think my point is valid)

so are you saying it is required to be forgiven or salvation will be lost yes or no?

 

[eternally-gratefull]

not even suggesting this .
you do not have to beg for forgiveness HE is faithful and Just to forgive. However, I do see in the word of God we are to examine ourselves daily

so will we lose salvation if we do not confess?

 

[BenFTW]

again you are trying to be insulting and lack in understanding. So I will tell you one more time .

If CS1 sins ,if it be to God or man And I know that I have sinned CS1 has to ask forgiveness as Jesus our Lord said to do In Matt 6. AS our Lord Jesus taught us to do when we pray In Matt 6.

Now if CS1 does a sin CS1 does not know is a sin Hid grace and Mercy covers me however, The Holy Spirit help you to know where we fall short or miss the Mark. as it is HIS Job to reprove sin.

BUt if you think that I mean you have to confess sins you are not knowing of ? that is crazy . Why Hello you do not know it I'm sure God knows you do not know youare doing something HE says is sin. So the Holy Spirit if we are seeking God will reveal that sin to you. OK thias is why

WE grow IN the GRACE and Knowliedge of the Lord.

It seems, as I read recently, that such a prayer would be your death warrant (I believe Charles Spurgeon said it). Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive others their trespasses? This is likened to plucking out one's eye to enter heaven as opposed to entering Hell whole. It requires perfection.

Judge not lest you be judged, to those who show mercy mercy will be given, and so on. All of this is performance based, and permits one to boast in self instead of Christ and Him crucified. It is taking the Law to its full extent, revealing your inadequacy to fulfill it, and causing you to fall to your knees humbly receiving freely that which you cannot even begin to earn.

Our forgiveness is found through Christ's shed blood, we are saved by grace through faith. We have the remission of our sins, no more sacrifice is needed. He is our eternal High Priest, He is able to save us completely. This is His work, not our own.

 

[eternally-gratefull]

again, I confess my sins for MY benefit, Not Gods. God knew I was going to sin before I did it, and he saved me knowing I would do all those horrible things. Because he loved me

Confession cleans my conscious and clears my guilt so I can not hold it against myself. and takes a powerful took away from satan where he keeps bringing our sin up and saying How can God love us.

If we do not have security as a child. we will never grow.

 

[mailmandan]

lol not even where do you guys get the idea that if you miss a sin you have not asked forgivness for you go to hell as a Christian?

you are reading into the context of action that are sin but you are as a chritian unknowning of? God will deal with the Christian accordingly noone has said they will not be saved lol. you are building a strawman.

if a person sin's and does so repeatedly and the Holy Spirit is not speaking to them? when it is the job of the Holy Spirit to do so? Please.

this idea is mainly thought up by those who do not want to stop what they know is sin. they are nither hot or cold. a bunch of half baked cakes. Perverting the Grace of God to sin willfully AND play the dumb card LOL God is not mocked.

It’s actually you who is building a strawman.

 

[Ariel82]

If you don't confess your sins, then God will chasten you until you do.....that is never pleasant but the fruit is righteousness and peace. Hebrews 12