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1 John 2:7-11 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
John explains the old commandment to love takes on new meaning under the new covenant. God now produces this love from within through the new heart and Spirit promised in Ezekiel. Walking in the light requires loving the brethren while walking in darkness guarantees hating them.
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1 John 2:1-6 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
John writes to keep believers from sinning and points to Jesus as our advocate and atoning sacrifice when we do fail. Holiness flows directly from knowing and guarding our identity in Christ. Walking as Jesus walked requires living out this new identity rather than striving under the law.
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1 John 1:5-10 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
John declares God is pure light containing absolutely no darkness. Believers walk in this light while unbelievers stumble in darkness. John writes to provide assurance: when we confess our sins, God faithfully and justly forgives us and cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
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1 John 1:1-4 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
John opens his letter declaring the Word of life and testifying about the eternal life that appeared to them. He writes to bring believers into fellowship with the Father and the Son. This true fellowship produces complete joy and calm delight rooted in the simplicity of Christ.
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1 John 1:1-4 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
John wrote this letter to give believers absolute assurance of their eternal life. He confronts false teachers promoting gnostic heresies that denied the incarnation of Christ. Believers answer these lies by abiding in Christ and resting firmly in new covenant truth.