1. The deception about a Christian’s sin nature
8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:8 (ESV)
13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 (ESV)
2. The distortion of a Christian’s sin
10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 1 John 1:10 (ESV)
13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper . . . Proverbs 28:13 (ESV)
3. The dealing of a Christian’s sinfulness
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (ESV)
13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 (ESV)
34 . . . For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” Jeremiah 31:34 (ESV)
18 Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. 19 He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. 20 You will show faithfulness to Jacob and steadfast love to Abraham, as you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old. Micah 7:18-20 (ESV)