John the Baptist is the transition between the Old Testament and the New Testament. He is the long promised forerunner of the Messiah. John the Baptist makes the good confession when he points to Jesus and says “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”

Jesus Himself makes the good confession when He stood before Pontius Pilate. He boldly proclaimed that He is the King of Israel, the promise Messiah of the Jews who would save His people from their sins.

Jesus Himself is the good confession; He Himself is the good news of eternal salvation for every single person on earth!

St. Paul teaches that it is now our turn to make the good confession; and St. Peter writes

“In your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15)

Another way of saying this is always be ready to make the good confession.