Dictionary of Bible Themes A public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ, acknowledging both his divinity and his lordship. Without such, salvation is impossible. Romans 10:9-10Confession of faith in Jesus Christ is necessary for salvation See also Matthew 10:32-33Mark 8:38 2 Timothy 2:12 pp Lk 12:8-9 1 John 4:15; 2:231 Corinthians 12:3 Confessing Jesus Christ as Lord is only possible by the Holy Spirit Acts 2:38-41Results of confessing faith in Jesus Christ See also Baptism Acts 18:8; 22:16Matthew 7:21-23 2 Timothy 2:19 A change in lifestyle See also Luke 19:8-91 Timothy 6:12 Hebrews 13:15 1 John 1:6; 2:4 John 9:22 See also Persecution John 12:42-432 Timothy 3:12 Luke 4:41 Demons confessed Jesus Christ's divinity See also Matthew 8:28-29pp Mk 5:7 pp Lk 8:28 Philippians 2:9-11Ultimately all will confess Jesus Christ's lordship John 1:49Notable confessions of faith in Jesus Christ See also Matthew 14:33; 16:16John 6:69; 11:27; 20:28 pp Mk 8:29 pp Lk 9:20 Matthew 10:32-33The refusal to confess Jesus Christ See also 2 Timothy 2:12pp Lk 12:8-9 See also 2227 Immanuel2545 Christ, opposition to 3230 Holy Spirit, and regeneration 6231 rejection of God 6510 salvation 6624 confession of sin 7757 preaching, effects 8496 witnessing, importance 8712 denial of Christ 8794 persecution |
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