What Does 1 John 1:9 Mean?

Do you need to confess your sins to God for Him to forgive you? In other words, if you confess, God will forgive, but if you don't, He won't. Or does 1 John 1:9 have a completely different meaning and purpose? Listen in as Mike and Kevin discuss the most misunderstood verse in the New Testament. Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV). Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. All unmarked Scripture quotations are also taken from the New International Version® (NIV), unless otherwise noted. This content uses fewer than 500 verses and is intended strictly for non-commercial, teaching, and ministry purposes. We are operating within fair use guidelines and are currently seeking formal permission from Biblica where required.