Pray the Word with David Platt

Confessing Our Sins (1 John 1:9)

Dec 12, 2025
Explore the promise of forgiveness as David Platt reflects on 1 John 1:9, highlighting God's willingness to cleanse us from unrighteousness. Discover how God's justice intertwines with His mercy through Jesus' atonement. Join in a moment of personal confession and a heartfelt prayer for conviction. The podcast also emphasizes the urgent need for spreading the gospel to the unreached, calling listeners to engage in global missions and support transformative projects around the world.
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INSIGHT

Faithful And Just Through Christ

  • God is both faithful and just in forgiving sins because Jesus bore our guilt and judgment.
  • This reconciles divine justice with mercy through Christ's substitutionary atonement.
INSIGHT

Rediscover Wonder In Familiar Verses

  • Familiarity with a verse can dull appreciation of its wonder and beauty.
  • Reawaken amazement at forgiveness by reflecting on the totality of sins God cleanses.
ADVICE

Practice Specific Confession Regularly

  • Spend specific time confessing the particular sins in your life as urged by David Platt.
  • Let the Holy Spirit convict you and practice continual confession to experience forgiveness and cleansing.
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