1John 1:1-7
Dec.18th, 2022
Intro - These letters by John were written at a time when false teachers like Cerinthus were telling people that Jesus was not God. John reminds his readers that unlike Cerinthus, he was a witness to who Christ is.
I. He is God which means He is Life itself. Jn.1:4, 14, Jn.14:6, Rev.1:8
A. John had witnessed who Christ was. Mt.14:36, Col.2:9
B. His power over nature, His creation. Jn.1:3, Col.1:16-17
C. John wanted them to experience the same joy they had when they saw the resurrected Savior.Jn.20:20
II. He is Light.
A. We have been rescued from darkness. 1Pet.2:9, Lk.11:34-35, Jn.8:12
B. We have been enlightened by the Holy Spirit. Jn.14:26, Jn.16:13
C. Through the word of God. Ps.119:105, Prov.4:18
III. He is our Redeemer.
A. It is why He came. 1Jn.5:20, Rev.1:5
B. His blood pays for all sin. (7)
C. To have Christ is to have this Life. 1Jn.5:12
Con. Christmas was God sending Life into a dying world. All who receive Christ will have eternal life.