Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8407 confession, of Jesus Christ
A public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ, acknowledging both his divinity and his lordship. Without such, salvation is impossible.
Confession of faith in Jesus Christ is necessary for salvation
Romans 10:9-10 See also Matthew 10:32-33 pp Luke 12:8-9; Mark 8:38; 2 Timothy 2:12; 1 John 4:15; John 2:23
Confessing Jesus Christ as Lord is only possible by the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:3
Results of confessing faith in Jesus Christ
Baptism
Acts 2:38-41 See also Acts 18:8; Acts 22:16
A change in lifestyle
Matthew 7:21-23; 2 Timothy 2:19 See also Luke 19:8-9; 1 Timothy 6:12; Hebrews 13:15; 1 John 1:6; John 2:4
Persecution
John 9:22 See also John 12:42-43; 2 Timothy 3:12
Demons confessed Jesus Christ's divinity
Luke 4:41 See also Matthew 8:28-29 pp Mark 5:7 pp Luke 8:28
Ultimately all will confess Jesus Christ's lordship
Philippians 2:9-11
Notable confessions of faith in Jesus Christ
John 1:49 See also Matthew 14:33; Matthew 16:16 pp Mark 8:29 pp Luke 9:20; John 6:69; John 11:27; John 20:28
The refusal to confess Jesus Christ
Matthew 10:32-33 pp Luke 12:8-9 See also 2 Timothy 2:12
See also
2224 Christ, the Lord 2545 Christ, opposition to 3230 Holy Spirit & regeneration 6231 rejection of God 6510 salvation 6624 confession of sin 7756 preaching, content 8495 witnessing 8712 denial of Christ 8794 persecution