The Hard Truth

This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.  (1 John 1:5)  

There is no duplicity in God when it comes to His essence and His moral makeup —  and there should be none in us, either. If we say we are saved, we must walk in the light of truth as expressed in the scriptures. In fact, the confirmation of our salvation is we practice the Word of God in every area of our lives. If we are truly His, He will not relent until He has washed us clean and made us holy. Unholy behavior is a sign that we are not saved, nor are we truly members of His body, for Jesus is returning for a bride without spot or wrinkle. This is a difficult and fearful truth for a relativistic and compromising Christian culture.

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14)

 

There were (and still are) heretics who teach that sin is an illusion and not a fact of life or attribute of a fallen race. These men, therefore, deny the necessity of the Cross and the atonement which appeases the anger of God, washes us clean, and justifies us in His sight. This lie is an affront to the truth and gives expression to the very darkness John speaks of. This egregious error is based on a Christ-denying mindset that supposes man possesses intrinsic goodness and a divine nature that can be developed by good works and an elevated spiritual consciousness. Yet, when John speaks of sin, he not only alludes to acts of sin, but the principle, propensity, and disposition of sin in all of us. In other words, we are born sinners, and our sin is a fatal problem until we repent and accept the sacrifice Christ made for us on Calvary. Therein, we see the difference between light and darkness. Light accepts the truth about Christ, about us, and about sin — and darkness rejects it.

 

Let's Pray - Father, I accept the truth as it is presented in the scriptures. I am a sinner, saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and Him alone. Thank You for this truth, for Jesus is the Solid Rock of my salvation. Amen.