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b. The Conditions for Fellowship 1:5–2:14
i. Walk in the Light 1:5–7
How is God “light”? (1:5)
What is the darkness of which John speaks? How do we avoid walking in darkness? (1:6)
What does the light bring to light? (1:6–10)
What is the basis of our being cleansed from sin? (1:7)
ii. Confession of Sin 1:8–2:2
Gnosticism claims the freedom from sin. John points out how ludicrous this idea is.
What does God’s faithfulness have to do with our forgiveness? (1:9)
Have you ever said of one of your actions, “That wasn’t really sin,” when you knew it was sin? Why?
How is Jesus our advocate? (2:1) How is His righteousness important in this case?
What does “atoning sacrifice” mean? (2:2)
iii. Obedience to His Commandments 2:3–6
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