1Jo 2:1 | MHM | STEP | Christ the Propitiation. This section continues the topic of sin in the life of a Christian. John gives both a warning against sin and comfort for those who do sin. He wants believers to know that while forgiveness is available, they should not use this as an excuse to keep sinning. Instead, they should remember that Jesus is always ready to help and forgive those who trust in Him. v. 1 : John writes, My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not (1 John 2:1 ). He speaks with love, calling the believers his "little children." His goal is to encourage them not to sin. Even though God forgives those who confess, John does not want anyone to think this means sin is not serious. He wants them to avoid sin, but also to know there is hope if they do fail. v. 1 continued : John gives comfort by saying, If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous (1 John 2:1 ). Even true believers still sin sometimes. But Jesus is our Advocate—He speaks to the Father on our behalf. The Judge is also our loving Father, and Jesus, who is perfectly righteous, pleads for us. He does not plead our innocence, but His own righteousness and sacrifice for us. This is our support and hope when we sin (Hebrews 12:23 ).

‏ 1 John 2:1

Christ the Propitiation.

This section continues the topic of sin in the life of a Christian. John gives both a warning against sin and comfort for those who do sin. He wants believers to know that while forgiveness is available, they should not use this as an excuse to keep sinning. Instead, they should remember that Jesus is always ready to help and forgive those who trust in Him.

v. 1: John writes, My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not (1 John 2:1 ^a). He speaks with love, calling the believers his "little children." His goal is to encourage them not to sin. Even though God forgives those who confess, John does not want anyone to think this means sin is not serious. He wants them to avoid sin, but also to know there is hope if they do fail.

v. 1 continued: John gives comfort by saying, If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous (1 John 2:1 ^b). Even true believers still sin sometimes. But Jesus is our Advocate—He speaks to the Father on our behalf. The Judge is also our loving Father, and Jesus, who is perfectly righteous, pleads for us. He does not plead our innocence, but His own righteousness and sacrifice for us. This is our support and hope when we sin (Hebrews 12:23 ^c).