I John in Psalms

Psalm 32:5 (KJV) I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

As I read this, it seemed familiar.  After a moment of thinking, I realized it was very close to I John 1:9.

(1Jn 1:9 KJV)  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

This is consistent with all of this chapter in the book of Psalms.  It talks about forgiveness.  It talks about loving kindness.  It talks about our living relationship with the living God.  Not once is the law mentioned.  It doesn’t say that you offer up a sacrifice on the altar in the temple.  It says you confess to God.

So?  Although there are different approaches, and more mature understandings, the New Testament and the Old Testament tend to agree on the basics.  Read the whole word.  Contemplate the whole word.  Rejoice in the revelation of God.