I John 1

“Grace means I don’t have to do anything!”

I John 1:5-6; 2:3-6

Hebrews 5:9

This is a wrong conclusion!

“Grace means I know/do everything perfectly!”

I John 1:8, 10; Luke 18:9-14

This is also a wrong conclusion!

“Grace means I walk in the light and have fellowship with Him.”

I John 1:7-9

Romans 6:4; Colossians 3:1; II Peter 1:8

Walking in light vs darkness

I John 2:1

Examples of walking in the light

Acts 2:41 – Jewish misunderstanding abounded, but they were saved that day! They still needed to grow.

Acts 16:32-34 – The jailer rejoiced in his salvation even though he had much growing to do.

I Corinthians 1:1-9 – The Corinthians still had plenty of problems to solve, but they were sanctified in Christ Jesus. I Corinthians 15:1-2

Colossians 1:9; 2:20-22 – They still needed to learn and grow! They also had some false practices to clean up. Colossians 1:3-5

I Thessalonians 1:2-3, 9-10 – Judgment was a comforting thought to the Thessalonians. They had confidence in their salvation. They were recovering idolaters, but they had hope!