1 John 1:1–10 〈 The Fellowship of the Gospel That Calls Us into the Light 〉
📖 1 John 1:1–10 〈 The Fellowship of the Gospel That Calls Us into the Light 〉 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. ✨ The Word of Life Has Appeared to Us The apostle John testifies to the gospel not as an abstract idea, but as a real, historical event—something he had seen, heard, and touched (1 John 1:1). The gospel is the good news that God himself entered into human history. Jesus Christ is the Word of life, and in him alone true life has been revealed. Therefore, faith begins with a real encounter with the living Christ. ✨ Walking in the Light — Letting Go of Self-Righteousness John declares that God is light (1 John 1:5). Before the God who is light, nothing can remain hidden. Yet we often defend ourselves by saying, “I’m fine.” John does not define walking in the light as claiming to be without sin. Rather, walking in the light means honestly acknowledging our sin and standing truthfu...