Dive into 1 John 1:9 with Pastors Jeremy and Joseph on Daily Gains 90 Season 5! If our previous episodes established that God is light and that claiming to have no sin is self-deception, today we uncover the beautiful remedy John provides.
This crucial verse, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, so that he will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness", is the "nice juicy burger" sandwiched between the warnings against living in the dark.
In this episode, you will learn:
• The Power of Confession: Confessing our sins moves them from being isolated issues in our minds to being properly addressed by the blood of Christ. This vulnerable action ensures sin doesn't own or define us.
• God's Character Guarantee: Forgiveness is anchored not in our performance, but in God's unchanging nature. He is faithful (dependable) and just. Because Christ's death already paid the penalty for our sin, it would be unjust for God to charge us again—guaranteeing our forgiveness when we confess.
• The Cleansing Link: This cleansing from all unrighteousness through Christ's blood is directly tied to our ability to have fellowship with the Father, the Son, and one another.
• Contextual Thread: Continuing our focus on the foundational tenets of First John, this episode carries the challenge to embrace humility and move away from the natural human tendency to blame-shift and justify sin, a pattern dating back to the Garden.
Don't skip this key step in walking in the light! Join Daily Gains 90 as we continue our 90-day journey through the transformative truths of First John.
