Christians that “own their mistakes” but never say “I have sinned” are out of fellowship with God. In this episode, The Cancelled Preacher exposes the dangerous difference between casual admission and true biblical confession, straight from 1 John 1:9 of the King James Bible.We walk through Scripture examples like Adam, Saul, Aaron, Pharaoh, Judas, Esau, David, and Zacchaeus to show how most Christians today only admit when they’re caught, spin the story, soften the language, or blame someone else. That is not confession. That is damage control.Real confession is agreeing with God about sin: calling it what He calls it, without excuses, without psychological labels, without renaming rebellion as “struggles,” “issues,” “habits,” or “personality types.” Confession is voluntary, sincere, specific, rooted in repentance, and willing to make things right. Anything less keeps your prayers hindered, your joy gone, your home out of order, and your walk with God broken.We also confront unbiblical parenting patterns, the misuse of “I have sinned” language, false repentance driven only by consequences, and how pride keeps Christians covering sin instead of uncovering it. When you truly confess and forsake your sin, God promises mercy and instantaneous restoration—not because sin is small, but because the blood of Jesus Christ is that powerful.If you’re tired of feeling distant from God while “doing all the right things,” this conversation will challenge you to stop hiding, stop excusing, and come clean before a holy God.Timestamps:0:00 Admission vs confession: why this matters1:13 “I messed up” vs “I have sinned against the Lord”3:03 Adam, Saul, Aaron: blame-shifting, silence, and damage control4:54 What 1 John 1:9 really teaches about confession6:01 Pride, fear, and fake repentance (Pharaoh, Saul, Judas)8:03 Chastening, parenting, and why God doesn’t punish real confession9:20 Defining true biblical confession (heart-level, voluntary, sincere)14:06 Signs of genuine confession vs forced admission18:21 Wrong motives, loving sin, and why many never truly repent21:59 Confession, restitution, and the example of Zacchaeus23:59 Private sin, public sin, and making it right with God and others25:32 Why most Christians are not right with God todayIf this helped you, share it with someone who needs real repentance, not religious talk. Leave a comment, subscribe, and stand with us as we call Christians back to a holy, Bible-rooted walk with God.#TheCancelledPreacher #Confession #Repentance #KJVBible #1John19 #BiblicalChristianity #IndependentBaptist #Holiness #JudgmentMustBegin #ChristianPodcast