051. (1 John 1:9) is NOT Christian Instruction?

The Waking up to Grace Podcast

The widespread misinterpretation of 1 John 1:9 has created unnecessary confusion about our fellowship with God and led to religious practices that don't align with the finished work of Christ.
• 1 John 1:9 is not Christian instruction to repeatedly confess sins for forgiveness
• Fellowship with God is unbreakable when we're born again through Christ
• John was addressing sin denial and unbelief, not teaching confession rituals
• "Abiding in Christ" means continuing to believe in the truth of His finished work
• Sin comes from not abiding in Christ, not from failing to confess properly
• Walking in the light means believing God and His truth about what Christ accomplished
• When Christians sin, we should remember and be grateful for our cleansing
• John's letter includes instruction to believers about those who were deceiving them
• Self-effort and rule-based righteousness pull us away from Gospel truth
• Our freedom in Christ is meant to be used for loving others, not for sin
Let's use the gospel of grace as a license to love freely in Christ Yeshua. Let's enjoy our holiness and celebrate our perfect relationship with God by honoring him with our lives.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Grace and Fellowship (00:00:00)

2. Is 1 John 1:9 Christian Instruction? (00:01:30)

3. Understanding Fellowship in Christ (00:05:11)

4. Sin Denial vs. The Light of Christ (00:12:34)

5. Abiding in Christ vs. Walking in Darkness (00:22:24)

6. The Truth About Eternal Fellowship (00:32:19)

7. Freedom in Christ vs. Rule-Based Living (00:35:28)