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Jesus Finished It… But You’d Better Keep Confessing
(Christian Double-Talk)

If Jesus finished the work on the cross, why does forgiveness still feel conditional?
Do Christians really need to keep confessing sins to stay forgiven?
This episode exposes one of the most exhausting contradictions in modern Christianity—and replaces fear with freedom.

“If Jesus finished it… why are we still trying to finish it?”

Today on Grace Uncensored, Billy McDonald tackles a belief that has quietly worn out countless believers:
“You’re forgiven… but only if you keep confessing.”

In this episode, we open 1 John 1 in its proper context, talk honestly about confession and repentance, and answer the question many Christians are afraid to ask out loud:
If Jesus really finished the work, why does it feel like forgiveness expires every 24 hours?

This conversation isn’t about lowering God’s standard or excusing sin.
 It’s about understanding how holiness actually works under grace—and why the finished work of Christ is enough.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why 1 John 1 is often misunderstood and misapplied to believers
• Who John was actually addressing—and why context changes everything
• Why confession is not about re-applying the blood of Jesus
• What repentance really means under the New Covenant
• Why forgiveness is not ongoing and conditional—but complete and final
• How grace trains us out of sin, while fear only produces exhaustion
• Why believers don’t live from failure to forgiveness, but from forgiveness to freedom

If you’ve ever felt spiritually tired, anxious, or unsure whether God is close after you fail, this episode will bring clarity, rest, and confidence in Christ.

Grace doesn’t lower the standard.
 Grace fulfills it—through Jesus.

👉 If this episode helped you, please share it, subscribe, and leave a comment.
You never know who’s scrolling right now wondering if they’re still forgiven today.

And if you’re unsure about your relationship with Jesus—or you’ve never really grasped the fullness of His grace—visit youtube.com/@GraceUncensored777 and watch the short video titled “What If God’s Better Than You Thought?” It explains the gospel simply—and why it changes everything.

📖 Key Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

• 1 John 1:1–3 — John’s opening focus on Jesus, not rules
• 1 John 1:6–10 — Who confession is actually addressing
• 1 John 2:12 — “Your sins have been forgiven on account of His name”
• Hebrews 10:10 — Made holy once for all through Christ
• Hebrews 10:14 — Perfect forever by one sacrifice
• Colossians 2:10–14 — Forgiven all sins; the record canceled
• Titus 2:11–12 — Grace teaches us to live godly lives
• Romans 8:1 — No condemnation in Christ
• Romans 8:38–39 — Nothing separates us from God’s love

Next time on Grace Uncensored:
“God Lavished His Grace on Us… So Why Is Grace So Dangerous?”
If you’ve ever been warned that grace is risky, you won’t want to miss this one.

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Until next time, live free… and rest in grace.