Daily Bible Quote On Christian Living

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son, cleanses us from all sin.

1 John 1:7, is part of a letter written by the apostle John to a group of early Christian believers. To understand its meaning in context and what it means to believers in Jesus, it's helpful to consider the broader passage.

Here is 1 John 1:5-7 (NIV) for context:

1 John 1:5-7 (NIV):
"This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him, there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin."

Now, let's break this down:

God is Light: St.John begins by emphasizing that God is pure and holy, represented symbolically as light. In God, there is no darkness, which signifies sin or evil.

Walking in the Light: St.John encourages believers to "walk in the light," which means living a life characterized by righteousness, truth, and obedience to God's commands. It implies a life that is aligned with God's character and principles.

Fellowship with One Another: When believers walk in the light, they not only have a close relationship with God, but they also have fellowship with one another. This means that believers who are living in the light will have unity, love, and a sense of community among themselves.

Cleansing through Jesus' Blood: The verse concludes by stating that the blood of Jesus Christ, God's Son, purifies believers from all sin. This is a central message of Christianity. Through Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross, his blood atones for the sins of those who believe in him. When we walk in the light and have faith in Jesus, his blood cleanses us from all our sins, making us righteous before God.

1 John 1:7 encourages believers to live a life of righteousness and obedience to God, which leads to fellowship with God and other believers. The reference to Jesus' blood cleansing from sin underscores the core Christian belief that faith in Jesus Christ is the means by which believers are forgiven and made right with God. To believers of Jesus, this verse serves as an encouragement to live a life of faith, obedience, and community, knowing that the sacrifice of Jesus provides forgiveness and purification from sin.