1Jn 1 John, chapter First Epistle of John, chapter 1
The Incarnate Word
What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life— Luk 1:2; Luk 24:39; Jhn 1:1; Jhn 1:14and the life was revealed, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was revealed to us— Jhn 1:1; Jhn 1:4what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. Jhn 15:10; 1Co 1:9These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete.
God Is Light
This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. Jhn 8:12If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 2Co 6:14; Eph 5:11but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1Pe 1:19; Heb 9:14; Rev 1:5If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. 1Ki 8:46; Pro 20:9; Ecc 7:20If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 2Sa 12:13; Psa 32:5; Pro 28:13If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.