CharismaticLady
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8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
These are to be in context together. Paul agreed and said that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. That is everyone since Adam. But Jesus came to take away our sin. All of it. That is what is meant by "ALL unrighteousness" not just a little so you have to keep declaring yourself a sinner. Jesus calls us sons, not sinners. John 8:34-36. No sinners of lawlessness will inherit the Kingdom of God.
What have you been taught is the reason Jesus came? What did He accomplish?