Thoughts on Discernment Part 3: Confessing Christ

Thoughts on Discernment Part 3: Confessing Christ 1 John 4:1-5

Introduction and Review

I. Discernment and the Word of God with Prayer… Psalm 119:17-18; Jeremiah 33:3; Proverbs 2:1-15

II. The Centrality of Confessing Christ Matthew 10:32-33 cf. I John 4:2-3

Observations:

1. Consider the significance and relevance of the word “confess…” a. To declare openly by way of speaking out freely… i.e. Matthew 10:32; Romans 10:9-11 b. The Word “confess” defined” and clarified with its important implications… c. Consider the place of Creeds and Confessions in the church…

2. Confessing the truth about Jesus Christ from the heart is the work of the Holy Spirit…1 Corinthians 12:3; John 15:26-27; Matthew 16:13-17

3. Consider what it is to “confess” Christ...Galatians 2:20

4. Confession and Baptism and Church Membership…