Walk in the Light
Summary
Dominic Jackson opens our series on 1 John by reflecting on how the Christian faith begins not with ideas or inspiration, but with a person—Jesus Christ—whom John and the apostles heard, saw, and touched. The letter begins with eyewitness testimony and a call to deeper fellowship: not just with God, but with one another. In a world where many are uncertain what is true or who can be trusted, John grounds faith in what is real, embodied, and eternal. The invitation is not to escape into private spirituality, but to enter a shared life animated by joy, honesty, and love. This is how we walk in the light—not alone, but together in the truth.
Questions for reflection
How does it change your view of the gospel to consider that the apostles heard, saw, and touched Jesus?
What does “fellowship” mean to you—and how might this passage deepen or reshape your understanding of it?
In what ways are you tempted to separate your spiritual life from embodied, everyday relationships?
Where do you long for more joy or honesty in your walk with God?
How does John’s emphasis on shared experience challenge individualistic views of faith?