If I'm forgiven, why do I need to confess my sin? BONUS Episode Justin Holcomb on 1 John 1:9

In this BONUS episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author, minister, and seminary professor, Justin Holcomb answers difficult questions about 1 John 1:9. "If I'm forgiven, do I need to confess my sins?" Justin says, "If we trust in Christ, sin doesn't make that relationship go away. But it does become a barrier for our communion with God. The good news is it doesn't ruin the relationship. You're not kicked out of the family. You're called back to keep on confessing."