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God's Absolute Purity
Commentators stress that the statement "God is light" is a foundational truth about His very essence. It signifies His absolute purity, holiness, truth, and knowledge. The phrase "in him is no darkness at all" is an emphatic declaration that there is no trace of sin, error, or imperfection in God. This core message, received from Jesus himself, defines God's perfect character.
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1 John
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Albert Barnes
On 1 John 1:5
18th Century
Theologian
This then is the message which we have heard of him. This is the substance of the announcement (epaggelia) which we have received…
AT Robertson
On 1 John 1:5
And (κα). Mutual fellowship depends on mutual knowledge (Westcott).
Message (αγγελια). Old word (from αγγε…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 John 1:5–10
19th Century
Bishop
- STATEMENT OF THE LEADING THOUGHT (1 John 1:5).
- FIRST INFERENCE: The true fellowship (1 John 1:6–7); the Chri…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 John 1:5
19th Century
Preacher
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Not a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 John 1:5
John begins his exposition by referring to the message heard from Jesus. His allusion is probably not to a specific word of Jesus but to Jesus hims…
John Calvin
On 1 John 1:5
16th Century
Theologian
This then is the message, or promise. I do not disapprove of the rendering of the old interpreter, “This is the annunciation,” or…
John Gill
On 1 John 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
This then is the message
Of God by his Son the Word, or from Christ by his apostles. The Syriac version renders it, …
Matthew Henry
On 1 John 1:5–10
17th Century
Minister
A message from the Lord Jesus, the Word of life, the eternal Word, we should all gladly receive. The great God should be represented to this dark w…