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Confession / Reconciliation
Mark 2:5 - Jesus forgives sins
John 20:21 - Jesus says: "As I have been sent so I send you"
2 Corinthians 5:18 - Christ gave us the ministry of reconciliation
John 20:23 - If you (the apostles and their successors) forgive the sins of any
they are forgiven
John 20:23 - If you (the apostles and their successors) retain the sins of any
they are retained
Romans 2:4 - "Do you not know that God's kindness is meant to lead you to
repentance?"
Acts 3:19 - Repentance needed for forgiveness
Matthew 6:15 - Believers may not retain the sins of anyone