At the same time, 1 John 1:9 does indicate that somehow forgiveness is dependent on our confessing our sins to God. How does this work if all of our sins are forgiven the moment we receive Christ as Savior?
Wakati huo huo, 1 Yohana 1:9 inaonyesha kwamba kwa namna fulani msamaha hutegemea vile tunapokiri dhambi zetu kwa Mungu. Jinsi gani hii inafanya kazi kama dhambi zetu zote zimesamehewa wakati tumempokea Kristo kama Mwokozi? Inaonekana kwamba kile mtume Yohana anakielezea hapa ni "uhusiano" wa msamaha.