1 John 1: 1-10
A weekday morning devotional series written by Aaron Marcarelli and hosted by Chad McBeam
“What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life— and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us— what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete. This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.”
1 John 1:1-10 NASB1995
Pastor Ed Norton from Community Bible Church gave a sermon at camp on Thursday night that I thought would be good to look at this week. He broke up these two chapters in 4 parts. Part 1 Verses 1-5: Real Faith, Part 2 verses 6-10: Repentant Faith, Part 3 Chapter 2 verses 1–3: Righteous Faith, Part 4 Chapter 2: 4-5: Relentless Faith.
I love these two chapters that John writes. He does not pull any punches and keeps it real. This is the gospel message. John says, Jesus took, takes and will continue to take All of our messy, crappy and sinful stuff and He washes it away leaving no stains whatsoever.
Life is short let’s continue to spread the good news. Christ has died for our sins, Christ rose to prove He had conquered death and He will come again.
Lord we thank you for you perfect gift of the forgiveness of sin and eternal life with you. Please, bless us this week as we go through your word. Open our hearts and help us to preach the gospel through our love for you that is permeated in our love for others. We pray these things in Jesus Name Amen…
Blessings and Press In and Press On!