1 John 1:7 (NLT) But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. INTRODUCTION Sin, by its very nature, brings death - that is a fact as certain as the law of gravity. Jesus did not die for his own sins; he had none. Instead, by a transaction that we may never fully understand, he died for the sins of the world. When we commit our lives to Christ and thus identify ourselves with him, his death becomes ours. He has paid the penalty for our sins, and his blood has purified us. Just as Christ rose from the grave, we rise to a new life of fellowship with him (Romans 6:4). [Life Application SB] COMMENTARY PEARL Heaven is glorious, Heaven is perfect, Heaven is joyous, and Heaven is active; but can we know - really know - that it is also certain? Can we know for certain that we will go there when we die and that it will be our eternal home? The Bible says yes! Only one thing will keep you out of Heaven, and that is your sin. God is absolutely pure and holy, and even one sin - just one - would be enough to banish you from His presence forever. But Jesus Christ came to take away your sins by His death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead. The Bible says, "The blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." As long as you trust in yourself - your goodness, your religious deeds, your inner hopes - for your salvation, you will never have any lasting assurance of your salvation. Our salvation depends instead solely on Jesus Christ and what He has already done for us. Our faith and trust must be in Him, and not in ourselves. Is your trust in God or yourself? [Peace for Each Day by Billy Graham] LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 1 John 1:7: Walking with Jesus brings Cleansing and Fellowship. http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220904-0955.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2015/20151202-1820.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2010/20101130-2333.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2001/20011206-0000.html LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT https://abible.com/links/