In this Midweek Meditation, Pastor Matt Doebler explores why Scripture refuses to treat sin as a small slip or an innocent oversight. The Bible uses strong words—rebellion, wickedness, corruption, unbelief—because sin violates God’s good and holy design.

John the Baptist calls God’s people to confess their sins honestly, not to clean themselves up. And in that confession, God meets sinners with a promise: the One who comes will cleanse, restore, and make all things new through His suffering and death.

Repentance means agreeing with God about our sin—and trusting that Christ washes us clean.

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