From the Pulpit...

The foundational principle of 1 John 1:5-10 is that God is light (holy), and there is no darkness (sin) in Him. From this truth flows five points of examination that show whether one is a true believer. True believers give evidence in their lives such as walking in the light, having fellowship with God, being cleansed by the blood of Christ, confessing sins, and being cleansed from sin. Unbelievers give evidence of their state because they walk in darkness, lie, do not practice the truth, deceive themselves, and call God a liar.