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We've been working our way through 1 John, and it's been a challenging journey. John doesn't let us get comfortable with comfortable Christianity.
We started with John's testimony that he'd seen, heard, and touched Jesus. The Word became flesh, and we can know Him.
Then we wrestled with what it means to walk in the light. John gave us three tests: Do we acknowledge our sin and confess it? Do we obey God's commands? Do we love our brothers and sisters in Christ? If we claim fellowship with God but fail these tests, we're lying to ourselves. But when we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us.
This Sunday, John gives us a pastoral pause—reminding us who we are in Christ before challenging us about where our hearts might be drifting. It's a word we all need to hear.
See you Sunday.
Pastor Justin
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