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What is the result of sinning according to Romans 6:23?
Who instituted the Sacrament of Repentance and Confession?
What is the equation for remission of sins in the Sacrament of Repentance and Confession?
What is one of the blessings of the Sacrament of Repentance and Confession according to 1 John 1:9?
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What do the 7 Sacraments of the Church, including the Sacrament of Repentance and Confession, allow us to do?
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Study Notes
Separation from God and Repentance
- Sin results in separation from God, as "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23).
- Sincere repentance and confession through the Sacrament of Repentance and Confession allow us to return to God.
- There is great joy in heaven when one sinner repents (Luke 15:7).
Institution of the Sacrament of Repentance and Confession
- The Sacrament of Repentance and Confession is one of the 7 holy sacraments of the church.
- It was instituted by Jesus Christ Himself, as stated in Matthew 18:18.
- After the resurrection, Jesus Christ gave His disciples the authority to forgive sins (John 20:21-22).
The Process of Confession
- We gain remission of our sins when we confess them before a priest.
- The priest puts the cross on our heads, reads the absolution, and announces the remission of our sins with the authority given by Jesus Christ.
- Sincere repentance, confession, and absolution lead to the remission of sins.
Steps of Practicing the Sacrament
- Before Confession: preparation and self-reflection
- During Confession: confessing sins to the priest
- After Confession: receiving absolution and living a renewed life
Blessings of the Sacrament of Repentance and Confession
- Remission of sins, as promised in 1 John 1:9
- Hope for eternal life with Jesus Christ by accepting His redemption
- Returning to the Lord like the prodigal son, as described in Luke 15:24
- Receiving absolution and solution from the priest
The Significance of the 7 Sacraments
- The 7 Sacraments of the Church are our real sources of joy.
- They allow us to live happily with Jesus Christ.
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Description
Explore the significance of repentance and confession in Christianity, and its role in reconciling with God.
