Confess and Believe

Author

josh hernandez
February 18th, 2025

“Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” - Romans 10: 9

Main Idea - Confession is an outward expression of an inwards conviction - The Gospel cannot be kept silent, if a heart has truly been changed by it

Confession, the outward expression of an inwards conviction. The Gospel cannot be kept silent. The greatest news of all time, the transformation of dead sinners to a new life in Christ. The Gospel produces an everlasting joy inside the believer, that cannot be kept silent, but is to be shared with everyone.

Alpha + Omega

A heart truly moved by the grace of Jesus Christ does not remain the same, it cannot remain the same. As God brought us from being dead in our sins [Ephesians 2] to new life with Him, we are filled and satisfied in the joy of being a child of God. The work of Christ on the cross is what truly brings salvation to the believer. Mere confession of Christ does not save, but a heartfelt belief in the saving work of Christ draws a confession out of the abundance of gratitude within a believer's heart.

Lost Myself for You

 How often do we profess Christ? How often do we share this good news with others. Meditation on the Gospel message will cause us to confess it to others, as this message is too powerful to be kept silent. 

What are some ways we can share this Good News with those in our communities?

Please respond with any questions or encouragement!

Josh Hernandez