1 John 1:1-10: God is Light Drew Mathews, Associate Pastor September 4, 2013 The Vine.

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1 John 1:1-10: God is Light Drew Mathews, Associate Pastor September 4, 2013 The Vine

1 John Background Author: The apostle John Date: Late first century A.D. Location: Most likely Ephesus in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) Recipients: Several churches in the surrounding region, perhaps including the churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

Basilica of St. John- Ephesus

1 John Background Author: The apostle John Date: Late first century A.D. Location: Most likely Ephesus in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) Recipients: Several churches in the surrounding region, perhaps including the churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

1 John Background Purpose: – To reaffirm correct teaching about Jesus – To confront false beliefs and practices threatening the truth – To affirm proper behavior for those born of God – To assure believers of their salvation – To keep believers “Grounded in Truth and Abiding in Christ”

1 John 1:1-10

That which was from the beginning...

1 John 1:1-10 That which was from the beginning... Jesus’ Pre - existence points to his preeminence

1 John 1: which we have heard, seen, looked upon, and touched

1 John 1: which we have heard, seen, looked upon, and touched The New Testament is written by eyewitnesses of Jesus!

1 John 1:1-10 [We proclaim Jesus to you] so that...

1 John 1:1-10 [We proclaim Jesus to you] so that... 1.We may have fellowship

1 John 1:1-10 [We proclaim Jesus to you] so that... 1.We may have fellowship A.Fellowship with each other

1 John 1:1-10 [We proclaim Jesus to you] so that... 1.We may have fellowship A.Fellowship with each other B.Fellowship with God

1 John 1:1-10 [We proclaim Jesus to you] so that... 1.We may have fellowship 2.We may have joy

1 John 1:1-10 [We proclaim Jesus to you] so that... 1.We may have fellowship 2.We may have joy Jesus often promoted joy

1 John 1:1-10 This is the message: God is light, and in him is no darkness

1 John 1:1-10 This is the message: God is light, and in him is no darkness John is primarily speaking of God’s moral excellence

1 John 1:1-10 This is the message: God is light, and in him is no darkness John is primarily speaking of God’s moral excellence This excellence was fully embodied in Jesus

1 John 1:1-10 How can we participate in the light?

1 John 1:1-10 How can we participate in the light? By walking in the light (verse 7)

1 John 1:1-10 Walking the light consists of:

1 John 1:1-10 Walking the light consists of: Confessing your sin and helplessness

1 John 1:1-10 Walking the light consists of: Confessing your sin and helplessness Trusting in Christ for your salvation

1 John 1:1-10 Walking the light consists of: Confessing your sin and helplessness Trusting in Christ for your salvation Abiding in Christ

1 John 1:1-10 Walking the light consists of: Confessing your sin and helplessness Trusting in Christ for your salvation Abiding in Christ All other religions say you must DO

1 John 1:1-10 Walking the light consists of: Confessing your sin and helplessness Trusting in Christ for your salvation Abiding in Christ All other religions say you must DO Christianity trusts in what has been DONE

1 John 1:1-10 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:6-7

1 John 1:1-10 But if we walk in the light...

1 John 1:1-10 But if we walk in the light... We have fellowship with one another

1 John 1:1-10 But if we walk in the light... We have fellowship with one another The blood of Jesus cleanses us