Walking in the Light Means Taking Sin Seriously
1. By Not Denying Sin
a. In Principle -- "we don't have a sin nature" (:8)
self deception; divorced from the truth
b. In Practice -- "we haven't sinned" (:10)
blasphemy; divorced from God's Word
2. By Confessing Sin (:9)
a. In Accordance With God's Perspective -- Def. of "confess"
b. In Dependence Upon God's Character
1) Faithful -- God keeps His Word
2) Just -- God honors the atonement
c. In Reliance Upon God's Blessing
1) Forgiveness of Known Sin
2) Cleansing from all unrighteousness -- known or unknown
