[Scripture] 1 John (Chapter 1:8) If we say that we are sinless, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Foreword: These three verses in 1 John 1:8, 9, and 10 are the most controversial verses in the church today.
ask: Why is it a controversial passage?
answer: 1 John (Chapter 1:8) If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
and 1 John (5:18) We know that whoever is born of God never sins…! There are also John 3:9 “You shall not sin” and “You shall not sin” → Judging from the words (contradictory) → “ Said before "If we say that we are sinless, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us;" Talk about it later "We know that whoever is born of God never sins; neither does he sin nor can he sin→ Say "no crime" three times in a row ! The tone is very affirmative. Therefore, we cannot interpret the Bible based on the words alone. We must understand God’s will, because God’s words are spirit and life! Not words. Speak spiritual things to spiritual people, but carnal people will not be able to understand them.
ask: It is said here that "we" sin, but "we" will not sin.
1 →" us "Guilty? Or not guilty?;
2 →" us "Will you commit a crime? Or will you not commit a crime?"
answer: We start from【 rebirth 】New people talk to old people!
1. Jesus, who was born of God the Father, was sinless
ask: Who was Jesus born from?
answer: Father God-born ; Born through the virgin Mary → The angel answered: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you, so the holy one who is to be born will be called the Son of God. , called the Son of God) (Luke 1:35).
ask: Did Jesus have sin?
answer: Lord Jesus is sinless →You know that the Lord appeared to take away the sins of men, for in Him there is no sin. (1 John 3:5) and 2 Corinthians 5:21.
2. We who are born of God (the new man) are also sinless
ask: us letter After learning about Jesus and understanding the truth → Who was he born from?
answer:
1 Born of water and the Spirit --John 3:5
2 Born of the truth of the gospel --1 Corinthians 4:15
3 Born of God → As many as received Him, He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. These are those who are not born of blood, not of lust, nor of the will of man, but are born of God. Reference (John 1:12-13)
ask: Is there any sin in being born of God?
answer: not guilty ! Anyone who is born of God will not sin → We know that everyone who is born of God will not sin; whoever is born of God will keep himself (there are ancient scrolls: He who was born of God will protect him), and the evil one will not be able to Harm him. Reference (1 John 5:18)
3. We who are born of blood ( old man )guilty
ask: Are we, who come from Adam and are born to parents, guilty?
answer: guilty .
ask: Why?
answer: This is like sin from ( Adam ) One man entered the world, and death came through sin, and death came to all because all had sinned. (Romans 5:12)
4. “We” and “You” in 1 John
1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
ask: Who does "we" refer to here?
answer: No" letter "Jesus, said by people who have not understood the true way and have not been born again! For example, when we preach the gospel to family members, relatives, friends, classmates, and colleagues → we will use " us "Have a close relationship with them," said us "→ If you say you are not guilty, you are deceiving yourself! You will not use words of blame." you ".
In 1 John, "John" is speaking to his brothers the Jews, the Jews ( letter ) God → But ( Don't believe it )Jesus, lacking" mediator "Believers and unbelievers cannot be equally yoked together," John "You can't have fellowship with them because they don't know you." true light “Jesus, they are blind and walk in darkness.
Let’s search in detail [1 John 1:1-8]:
(1)The way of life
Verse 1: Concerning the original word of life from the beginning, which we have heard, seen, seen with our own eyes, and touched with our hands.
Verse 2: (This life has been revealed, and we have seen it, and now we testify that we pass on to you the eternal life that was with the Father and appeared with us.)
Verse 3: We declare to you what we have seen and heard, so that you may have fellowship with us. It is our fellowship with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.
Verse 4: We write these things to you, so that your (there are ancient scrolls: our) joy may be sufficient.
Note:
Section 1 → On the way of life,
Section 2 → Pass ( Gospel ) eternal life to you,
Verse 3 → That you may have fellowship with us and fellowship with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.
Section 4 → We put these words ( Write ) to you,
(“ us ” means letter People of Jesus;" you ” refers to people who have not believed in Jesus)
(2)God is light
Verse 5: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. This is the message we have heard from the Lord and brought back to you.
Verse 6: If we say we have fellowship with God but still walk in darkness, we are lying and not walking in the truth.
Verse 7: If we walk in the light, as God is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
Verse 8: If we say that we are sinless, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Note:
Verse 5 → God is light, " us "Refers to those who believe in Jesus and follow the light, and are rewarded" you "The message means that preaching the gospel does not ( letter )Jesus, did not follow" Light "people,
Section 6 → " us "It means believing in Jesus and following him" Light "people," like ” means hypothetically. If we say it is with God ( Light ) intersected, but still walking in darkness ( us and" Light "We have fellowship but are still walking in darkness. Are we lying? We are no longer practicing the truth.)
Because we have fellowship with the light, it is impossible for us to still walk in the darkness; if we are still walking in the darkness, it proves that we have not fellowship with the light → that means we lie and do not practice the truth. So, do you understand?
Section 7 → Us → ( like ) walk in the light, as God is in the light, and have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
Section 8 → Us → ( like ) To say that we are not guilty is to deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in our hearts.
ask: here" us "Does it mean before rebirth? Or after rebirth?"
answer: here" us ” means Said before rebirth
ask: Why?
answer: because" us "and" you "That is, they → do not know Jesus! No ( letter )Jesus, before he was reborn→ was the chief sinner among sinners and a sinner→【 us 】Do not know Jesus, do not ( letter )Jesus, before he was born again → at this time【 us 】If we say that we are not guilty, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in our hearts.
us( letter )Jesus, understand the truth of the gospel! ( letter )The blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, cleanses us from all sin→We are born again” Newcomer "Only can you have communion with God, commune with light, and walk in the light, just as God is in the light. Do you understand this?
Hymn: Way of the Cross
alright! That’s all we have shared today. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit be with you always! Amen
