These examples show how Confession Formula functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.
The Shema functions as Israel’s central covenant confession concerning the LORD.
Source: Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension — Wave 12 Confession Formula section
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A wandering Aramean was my father...
The offering confession rehearses Israel’s redemptive history before the LORD.
Source: Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension — Wave 12 Confession Formula section
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We also will serve the LORD, for he is our God.
The people declare covenant allegiance in response to Joshua’s charge.
Source: Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension — Wave 12 Confession Formula section
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Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.
Ruth’s words confess covenantal allegiance to Naomi’s people and God.
Source: Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension — Wave 12 Confession Formula section
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The LORD, he is God; the LORD, he is God.
The people confess the LORD after the Carmel demonstration.
Source: Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension — Wave 12 Confession Formula section
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You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Peter’s confession identifies Jesus’ messianic and divine Sonship.
Source: Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension — Wave 12 Confession Formula section
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My Lord and my God!
Thomas gives a compact christological confession after seeing the risen Christ.
Source: Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension — Wave 12 Confession Formula section
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Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord.
Paul names confession of Jesus’ lordship as inseparable from saving faith.
Source: Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension — Wave 12 Confession Formula section
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Christ died for our sins... he was raised.
Paul transmits a compact gospel confession concerning death, burial, resurrection, and appearances.
Source: Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension — Wave 12 Confession Formula section
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He was manifested in the flesh...
The verse likely preserves or reflects a compact confession of Christ’s redemptive work.
Source: Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension — Wave 12 Confession Formula section
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