New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Confessing Christ

• Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to 1 Cor. 12:3; 1 Jn. 4:2
• A test of being saints 1 Jn. 2:23, 4:2, 3
• An evidence of union with God 1 Jn. 4:15
• Necessary to salvation Rom. 10:9, 10
• Ensures His confessing us Mt. 10:32
• The fear of man prevents Jn. 7:13, 12:42, 43
• Persecution should not prevent us from Mk. 8:35; 2 Tim. 2:12
• Must be connected with faith Rom. 10:9
• Consequences of not Mt. 10:33
• Exemplified
  • Nathanael Jn. 1:49
  • Peter Jn. 6:68, 69; Acts 2:22-36
  • Man born blind Jn. 9:25, 33
  • Martha Jn. 11:27
  • Peter and John Acts 4:7-12
  • Apostles Acts 5:29-32, 42
  • Stephen Acts 7:52, 59
  • Paul Acts 9:29
  • Timothy 1 Tim. 6:12
  • John Rev. 1:9
  • Church in Pergamos Rev. 2:13
  • Martyrs Rev. 20:4