If god can forgive us in any manner that he chooses, why must we go to confession?

In God's great love of mankind he sent Christ to reconcile humanity to Himself

• When He began His public ministry, Jesus sought out sinners and those who were lost

• He angered the Scribes and Pharisees not only for associating with sinners but also for claiming to forgive sins

• They were not bothered that Jesus healed the sick, but to heal the soul was the work of God

• But claiming to forgive sins, Jesus was proclaiming His divinity - which would be blasphemous unless it were true

• Jesus death and resurrection conquered sin and offer hope that we may find forgiveness in Him