252. What is required that a Christian may receive the forgiveness of sins every day?
That he repents every day, or that he daily feels his sins with deep shame and sorrow, confesses his sins to God, and earnestly seeks the grace of God in Christ.
253. To whom should a repentant Christian confess his sins?
First of all to God; then, if he feels the need of it, to his pastor; finally to his neighbor, if he feels that he has wronged him in any way.
Jas. 5:16. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.
1 John 1:9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
254. What does the daily forgiveness of sins work in the Christian?
The daily renewal, or that he day by day becomes more and more thankful to God, and increases in child-like obedience and faithfulness.
255. What becomes of the soul of the believer when he dies?