051. (1 John 1:9) is NOT Christian Instruction?
- Author
- Waking up to Grace Ministries
- Published
- Sat 26 Apr 2025
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The widespread misinterpretation of 1 John 1:9 has created unnecessary confusion about our fellowship with God and led to religious practices that don't align with the finished work of Christ.
• 1 John 1:9 is not Christian instruction to repeatedly confess sins for forgiveness
• Fellowship with God is unbreakable when we're born again through Christ
• John was addressing sin denial and unbelief, not teaching confession rituals
• "Abiding in Christ" means continuing to believe in the truth of His finished work
• Sin comes from not abiding in Christ, not from failing to confess properly
• Walking in the light means believing God and His truth about what Christ accomplished
• When Christians sin, we should remember and be grateful for our cleansing
• John's letter includes instruction to believers about those who were deceiving them
• Self-effort and rule-based righteousness pull us away from Gospel truth
• Our freedom in Christ is meant to be used for loving others, not for sin
Let's use the gospel of grace as a license to love freely in Christ Yeshua. Let's enjoy our holiness and celebrate our perfect relationship with God by honoring him with our lives.
