the righteous one. 2He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world. OT: Lev 25:9; Num 5:8 NT: John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7; Rom 8:34; Heb 9:26 Catechism: Jesus as our advocate, 519, 692; Jesus’ sacrifice for the sins of the world, 605–6 Lectionary: 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B (1 John 2:1–5a) LIVING TRADITION Confession of Sin Confession of sin always begins in the heart: we recognize that we have sinned and acknowledge our sin to God and ask his forgiveness.
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