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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.
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