Title: Salvation (Blessing in Forgiveness)

Text: Psalm 32

I. The Blessing of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1,2

A. Blessing and forgiveness 1.

B. Blessing and imputation 2.

II. The Results of Not Confessing Sin Psalm 32:3,4

A. Physical result of inward sin 3.

B. The Lord’s heavy hand of chastisement 4.

III. The Testimony of Confessing Sin Psalm 32:5

A. Honesty does not hide sin 5a,b.

B. Confession is directed to Yahweh 5c.

C. God is faithful and just to forgive 5d.

IV. The Results of Confessing Sin Psalm 32:6,7

A. Confession brings gladness 6.

B. Confessions brings salvation 7.

V. The Exhortation to Confess Sin Psalm 32:8-10

A. Forgiveness received is forgiveness shared 8.

B. Admonition to not resist confession 9.

C. Contrast of not forgiven and forgiven 10.

VI. The Joy of Being Forgiven Psalm 32:11

*Forgiveness brings joy and worship 11.