John Foster's 'Confession'

Foster emphasizes that confession to other Christians is very important to freeing one's self from the guilt and pain of sin. Although, I have heard this I never truly understand why it is so important. God has already forgiven the sins of humanity, through the death of Jesus on the cross, when they choose to make him Lord of their life. It is up to the person to come to terms with there sinful actions, and often times it is hard to feel the full forgiveness of our sin. Confession to others allows a person to verbalized their sin and pain, and in return they receive verbal understanding and kindness that seals forgiveness.

2. Foster explains that God wants us to experience his forgiveness. I had known that God loves all people, but I never