1 John 1:5
What is written? (ESV)
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
What does it say?
This is the message we first heard from him [Jesus] and proclaim to you, that God is light and there is no darkness in Him.
What is its immediate context?
The Apostle John’s opening in a letter written to Christians encouraging them to love each other (as God loves) and resist false teaching. His instruction appears to be to individual Christians (not a particular church) and he’s concerned about them losing fellowship with God (vs 3) and ultimately losing their joy (vs 4). In this context, “light” is righteousness (e.g. “walk in light” vs 7) and “darkness” is sin or unrighteousness (e.g. not practicing the truth vs 6).
How 1 John 1:5 is applied across Bible answers
Are there things God cannot do?
God has no part in sin ("darkness").
Did Abram lie about Sarai?
God has no participation or fellowship with sin (e.g. "darkness").
