1 John: God is Light

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God is Light (1 John 1:5-10)

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Romans 3, James 5:16, Proverbs 28, Luke 18, 1 Timothy 6:16, Isaiah 6

Intro:

• Reminder of John's testimony and fellowship with Jesus.
• Question from last week: How can we have fellowship with a holy God?
• God is light, revealing our darkness.

God is Light:

• God's holiness and purity (1 John 1:5).
• Contrast with our darkness.
• Isaiah's "woe to me" moment in God's presence.
• God's love and light are essential for fellowship.
• Understanding our sinfulness makes God's grace more profound.

Walking in Darkness:

• Hypocrisy: Claiming fellowship while living in sin (1 John 1:6).
• Self-deception: Denying our sin (1 John 1:8).
• Relativism: Rejecting the concept of sin.
• We must acknowledge our sin to experience God's grace.

Walking in Light:

• Confessing our sins leads to fellowship and cleansing (1 John 1:7, 9).
• God's faithfulness and justice in forgiveness.
• Romans 3: God's justice and justification through Christ.
• James 5:16: Confessing sins to one another for healing.

Confession and Mercy:

• Proverbs 28: Confession leads to mercy.
• Practical tips for confession: 
  • Go big: Be courageous and transparent.
  • Go small: Confess even minor sins.
  • Go often: Make confession a regular practice.
  • Go specific: Provide details.
  • Go honest: Confess with genuine desire for connection.

Call to Action:

• Create a community of honesty and transparency.
• Confess sins to God and one another.
• Receive prayer for healing and freedom.
• Reject pride and embrace confession.
• Choose confession over concealment.

Conclusion:

• God's light reveals our darkness, but His grace offers forgiveness.
• Confession leads to fellowship and healing.
• Encourage a culture of transparency and honesty.