"This is the Message" Sermon Notes on 1 John 1:5-10

Introduction: What we believe and know about the nature and character of God matters.

“This is the message”- God is light. In Him is no darkness at all. (v5).

God’s very essence and nature is light.

John and the disciples heard this message from Jesus and told it to others. (John 8:12, 9:5, 12:35-36, 44-46).

Light/Darkness: What is Jesus talking about? Holiness, creating power, love, protection, provided guidance to where God is leading.

Darkness is represented by everything anti-God- sin and separation.

How this applies to our lives as disciples of Jesus (1:6-2:2)

If we say we have fellowship with God, but if we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us, but if we confess our sins to God He is faithful and just to forgive us our sines and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Confession = humble acknowledgement “I am a sinner by nature”.

If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar and His Word is not in us. But if we do sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.

Propitiation means satisfaction. Because God is a holy God, His wrath and justice burns against sin. Jesus became our substitute.

God does not remind you of your past sin. Satan does that.

Conclusion: Let’s experience fellowship with God and each other. Let’s walk in the light because God is there. Let’s confess our sins to stay there. Remember, we have an advocate.

Here at Anchor Point Church in Duluth, we practice expository preaching. Expository preaching is a style of preaching that involves explaining and interpreting a specific passage of Scripture in a detailed and systematic manner. Our pastors endeavor to be faithful in drawing out the meaning of the text, often going verse by verse, and then applying its principles to the lives of the listeners. The goal is to faithfully communicate the original intent of the biblical authors, ensuring that the congregation understands the message within its proper context. Please join us on Sunday morning!