Hebrews 11:13Hebrews 4:14Confession of ChristRomans 10:9-10Romans 10:3-11Acts 8:35-38John 9:22; 12:42-43 – Many were afraid to confess Jesus because of the Pharisees.I John 2:22I John 4:2Confessing Christ as Lord is absolutely necessary for salvation.Confession of sinsActs 19:18-19I John 1:6-10Psalms 32:1-5James 5:13-16We do not read about confessing sins to a priest.A public confession does not substitute for repentance.The appropriateness of a public confession is determined by circumstances.Luke 17:3-4Saying the same thing as ChristMatthew 10:32-33Matthew 10:7, 19, 27 – Jesus encourages them to spread the gospel.Matthew 7:21-23If you are living your life and failing to tell others about Jesus, you are denying Jesus!Mark 8:38Philippians 2:10-11