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There is a definite language leading to the process of coming to the Lord. If a person does not understand that language then they do not understand any language. It is comprised of meaningful words and is found in almost all the languages of the world. It begins with the word conviction, how can that possible be simply a religious term which the unsaved do not understand. It is a word which is in daily use and explains the status of one who has been found guilty of a wrong doing. Inasmuch as all have sinned, we all stand guilty before the Lord. Rom. 3:23.
Conviction of sin leads to condemnation. The end of condemnation is death and eternal separation from the Lord. The sentence of death may be nullified by the individual believing in the Word, the instructions, of the Lord Jesus. With that obedience, eternal life is granted that believing individual. They have the assurance of everlasting life. John 5:24 Their positive reaction to the Word will alter the whole pattern of their life. They will have become a new creature, a new person, in the Lord Jesus. The old life, the life of sin is gone. A whole new life is found in the Lord Jesus. 2 Cor. 5:17 The preceding actions are based on Divine requirements being met. The beginning is the confession of our sin unto the Lord. Too many today want to become a part of the family of the Lord without first admitting, that is, confessing their sin.
Confession is vital and is the first step of having a real heart felt experience with the Lord. We cannot be forgiven of those things which we will not admit to and for which we feel condemnation. While confession of sin may be difficult for mankind to do because of human pride, it will open the door to a life of joy and freedom, with the ultimate being eternal life. 1 John 1:9
The confession of sin is the verbal part of repentance. Full hearted repentance is an absolute necessity for entrance into the kingdom of the Lord. The message of Jesus was repent or perish. Luke 13:3 To repent is to express sorrow for our past life while seeking deliverance and cleansing from it. In order for the past to be expunged there must be repentance. The family of the Lord is not one which we join, we must be born into it. There can be no new birth without repentance. Just repeating words given us by others does not bring forth real repentance. The cry of repentance must come from the heart, from deep within the spirit of the repentant. For with the heart man believes and with the mouth, verbally, words are spoken and true confession is made unto salvation. There is a great need for true repentance, that the so called, body of Christ may be cleansed from all unrighteousness. Rom. 10:10.