Radiant Church Visalia

1 John: God is Light

Travis Aicklen

radiantvisalia.com
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.

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