The Gospel declares that confessing our sins is necessary for our healing, forgiveness, and transformation in Jesus Christ.

“Bland confession is like taking a shower with your clothes on: you avoid the embarrassment of nakedness, but it’s hard to get clean. Often in church groups the only sins that get confessed are vague and respectable — almost virtues...Where the practice of confession is superficial, the experience of grace will be superficial." - John Ortberg, Steps

"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." - James 5:16

There is no path to freedom and wholeness outside of vulnerability. Yet, we spend most of our lives choosing to be invulnerable.

What did vulnerability and in-vulnerability look like in the life of King David? Let's dive in together.

"Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.' And you forgave the guilt of my sin." -Psalm 32:5

The Gospel declares we are set free from sin by surrendering our lives to the grace and power of God offered through Jesus Christ.

AA Step Three: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him

"For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God." - Romans 8:13-14