Confession to a priest: the biblical basis explained
What the video says
The speaker explains that Christians confess sins to a priest because Jesus gave the apostles authority to forgive sins. The Bible instructs believers to confess sins to one another for salvation.
This practice has continued throughout all Christian history. The speaker argues that if anyone calls this unbiblical, they should be asked why Jesus would grant such authority to the apostles and expect them not to use it.
Key moments
- Christians confess their sins to a priest
- Jesus gave the apostles authority to forgive sins
- The Bible tells believers to confess sins to one another for salvation
- All Christian history has practiced this
- If someone says this is unbiblical, ask why Jesus would give the authority and expect the apostles not to use it
The speaker explains that Christians confess sins to a priest because Jesus gave the apostles authority to forgive sins. The Bible instructs believers to confess sins to one another for salvation. This practice has continued throughout all Christian history.
The speaker argues that if anyone calls this unbiblical, they should be asked why Jesus would grant such authority to the apostles and expect them not to use it. The argument rests on the connection between the apostolic commission and the ongoing practice of the church. The speaker presents the authority to forgive sins as a gift Jesus gave directly to the apostles, and the instruction to confess to one another as a biblical command for salvation.
Historical continuity is cited as evidence that the early church understood and acted on this authority. The rhetorical challenge to critics focuses on the logic of granting authority without the expectation of its use.
Main points
- Christians confess sins to a priest
- Jesus gave the apostles authority to forgive sins
- The Bible tells believers to confess sins to one another for salvation
- All Christian history has practiced this
- Critics should explain why Jesus would grant authority and expect it not to be used