Introduction
From the beginning God has planned our salvation.
Questions
1. Why does John want to tell his readers what he has seen and heard?
v 3 and 4 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ. And we write these things to you, that our joy may be fulfilled.
2. What does John say are the results of walking in the light?
v 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
3. How can we have our sins forgiven?
v 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 4 John knows that Jesus has revealed God’s wonderful plan, in which we can have eternal life
- v 5 to 10 Disciples who walk in the light and confess their sins have forgiveness through the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ