Welcome to the reading of the First Epistle of John , Chapter 1 , with In the Field Audio Bible . My name is Christie , your host for this episode . The epistles of John are written differently than those of Paul . The difference rests in that John knew Jesus because he heard , saw , looked upon and handled the affairs of Jesus , especially after the crucifixion .
The epistles of John are even written differently from the gospel , as John finishes each letter with the purpose of Jesus , which is love . This love divides itself into light and darkness , even though you and I know that God's light is his love and favor .
To be in darkness means that , even though we may stray from him , there is always a way back to his light . We must acknowledge the truth of the gospel , confess our sins and walk in the light of his presence coming full circle to stand in front of Christ .
The bigger circle of John is apparent as the opening of this epistle's first chapter parallels its counterpart in the gospel , stating that Jesus is the eternal Son of God and that he is greater than all . I hope you have your favorite cup of tea or coffee . Sit back , listen and enjoy this reading of the First Epistle of John , Chapter 1 .
The First Epistle of John , Chapter 1 . Here is what we announce to everyone about the Word of Life . The Word was already here from the beginning . We have heard Him , we have seen Him with our eyes , we have looked at Him , our hands have touched Him . This life has appeared .
We have seen him , we are witnesses about him and we announce to you this same eternal life . He was already with the Father . He has appeared to us . We announce to you what we have seen and heard . We do it so you can share life together with us , and we share life with the Father and with His Son , Jesus Christ .
We are writing this to make our joy complete . Here is the message we have heard from Him and announced to you . God is light . There is no darkness in him at all . Suppose we say that we share life with God but still walk in the darkness , then we are lying , we are not living out the truth .
But suppose we walk in the light just as he is in the light , then we share life with one another and the blood of Jesus , his Son , makes us pure from all sin . Suppose we claim we are without sin , then we are fooling ourselves . The truth is not in us . But God is faithful and fair . If we confess our sins , he will forgive our sins .
He will forgive every wrong thing we have done . He will make us pure . If we claim we have not sinned , we are calling God a liar . His word is not in us .