Why do I have to ask forgiveness? What purpose would it serve, do I have to ask to be forgiven, or will I go to hell if I do not? (see the issue here, if it is required to ask forgiveness, we are claiming we may lose salvation, which is a dangerous thing)
Now. Do I need to Go to God and say God I committed a great sin, I have cheated on my wife. I am at your mercy (chasten me as you desire) I only thank you I am not under law where I NEED TO BE FORGIVEN, because again I have proven I am not worthy to be called your child
I have stated how many times now we should confess our sins, or do you skip everything I say and just assuming I think otherwise?
i understand your point
to ask to be forgiven of sin that is covered on judgement doesnt.... do anything
but the saying sorry
the confession i think is more what cs1 is pointing at
to restore the brother or sister who sinned...
we all know the brokeness that comes from sins after our Father has made us new
but i believe this is part of his way of saying sorry
not in order to gain or regain salvation
i dont think you two need to argue
we all know how important it is for our walk to have the whole armor of God
which includes a clean heart not convicted of anything the enemy can use to shame or attack us or dim our light
both of you believe we are saved by grace through faith
both of you believe God finishes what God starts (including His work in us)
and both of you believe we ought to confess our sins
whats the matter if we do it differently if we
know we are His?
i pour my heart out
sometimes fumble my words in prayer
and id be lying if i said i dont ask for forgiveness
but in these same prayers i give thanks
knowing what Hes done for me....
lol
maybe im just simple
but i dislike seeing brothers bicker over this
God bless you both
(not trying to reprove or point my finger EG like i said i
do get your point and agree whole heartedly if i do something i shouldnt... and die before i ask for forgiveness i am forgiven on account of Jesus already)
but i also see cs's point....
i do feel better when i say sorry
wether i ask for forgiveness or just cry and say sorry and pray to be delivered
(sorry for rambling to anyone who took the time to read all of this)