The book of 1st John begins with an acknowledgement that even when we sin we have an advocate in Jesus, but then says "Whoever says 'I know him' but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him".
Is this condemnation? Contradictory? Let's unpack this passage together. 

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