CONFESSION UNTO SALVATION

Romans 10:5-17

Confession• Homologia = “same word”• A statement that agrees with…reality• Many uses Matthew 10:32-33, Luke 12:8-9• To admit the truth John 1:20; 1 John 1:9, Acts

24:14• To state one’s belief Acts 23:8• To make a promise Matt. 14:7, Acts 7:14• To praise God Heb. 13:15• To make a claim but in vain Tt. 1:16; 2 Cor. 9:13

Confession• You must believe the truth• You must state what you believe 2 Cor. 4:13• You must be willing to back up your words with

actions 2 Cor. 9:13• The legal term to testify• “Jesus is Lord” will mean submitting to His

authority• This confession is a promise to submit to His

authority as Lord• Luke 6:46, Luke 13:3, Mark 16:16