Lesson 263: 1 John 1:9
The Blueprint — The Verse
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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The Context — The History
1 John addresses fellowship with God and one another. Confession is not groveling but agreement with God about sin, triggering faithful, just forgiveness and cleansing.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
John proclaims fellowship with Father and Son, walking in light. If we confess sins, God is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse from all unrighteousness.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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If we say that we haven’t sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
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Discussion
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What sin do you need to confess to restore fellowship?
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How are faithfulness and justice part of forgiveness?
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Why is purification more than mere pardon?