Step 4:
Confess



Speaking the truth
of our faith
in Jesus Christ.

When we truly believe and repent,
we do not keep it hidden—

we openly acknowledge Jesus
as Lord.

Faith is not silent.
It is declared.

Step 4:
Confess



Speaking the truth
of our faith
in Jesus Christ.

When we truly believe and repent,
we do not keep it hidden—

we openly acknowledge Jesus
as Lord.

Faith is not silent.
It is declared.

“Whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.”

— Matthew 10:32

“Whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.”

— Matthew 10:32

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What It Means to Confess

To confess Christ is to openly declare
that Jesus is Lord.

It is not private belief alone—
it is faith expressed outwardly.

Confession is not about performance—
it is about truth.

Confession is faith that speaks—openly declaring that Jesus is Lord before others, not just within ourselves.

“For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

— Romans 10:10

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What We Confess

We confess that Jesus is the Son of God.

That He died for our sins,
was buried,
and was raised from the dead.

We confess that He is Lord—
and we submit to His authority. 
This is not just agreement—it is allegiance.

This is the heart of the gospel.

“Jesus is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

— Philippians 2:11

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Reflection:

Am I willing to openly acknowledge Jesus before others?

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Why We Confess Publicly

Jesus calls us to acknowledge Him
before others.

Confession is not hidden—
it is visible.

It is an act of obedience,
and a testimony of what we believe.

We are not ashamed of the truth.
Confession is not for show—it is a witness.

“Everyone who confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.”

— 1 John 4:15

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What Confession Does

Confession aligns our life with the truth
we believe.

It strengthens our faith,
honors Christ,
and declares where we stand.

It is not just words—
it is commitment.

Confession is a step of bold faith.

because if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and shalt believe in thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved: for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

— Romans 10:9-10

the 6 step path

You’ve believed.

You’ve repented.
Now openly confess your faith in Jesus.

You’ve believed.
You’ve repented.
Now openly confess your faith in Jesus.

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