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Lesson Summary:

John explains how we can enjoy abiding fellowship with the Father and the Son in complete joy, truth, and light. Focus Passage: I John 1:1-2:2.

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Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. Joyful Fellowship (I John 1:1-4)

Principle: God wants His children to enjoy their fellowship with Him.
Application: How are you enjoying the fullness of your fellowship with the Father and the Son?
Scripture Reference

what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
I John 1:3

II. Truthful Fellowship (I John 1:5-8)

Principle: God wants His children to be in true fellowship with Him.
Application: In what areas of your life are you not walking in the light of God?
Scripture Reference

but 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.
I John 1:7

III. Transparent Fellowship (I John 1:9-2:2)

Principle: God wants His children to live openly before Him.
Application: What do you need to confess in order to restore proper fellowship with the Father and the Son?
Scripture Reference

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I John 1:9