New Beginnings Baptist Church

June 8th, 2025 | The Love of God | 1 John 1:5-2:6What does your relationship with sin reveal about your relationship with God?In week 2 of our summer series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz unpacks 1 John 1:5–2:6 to show how our daily engagement with sin—whether through denial, indulgence, or confession—reflects the state of our walk with God. Drawing connections between the early church's battle with Gnosticism and modern spiritual struggles, Pastor Todd calls us to examine whether we’re walking in the light or living in deception.You’ll hear how true fellowship with God produces holiness, how confession leads to cleansing, and how Jesus stands as our advocate even when we fall short. This is a message of both conviction and hope—reminding us that the goal isn’t perfection, but a life marked by repentance, obedience, and transformation through Christ.Key Themes:The inconsistency of claiming Christ while walking in darknessThe freedom found in confession and graceFellowship with other believers as a reflection of our