What does it mean to keep our eyes fixed on Christ? In this exploration of 1 John 1:1-4, we dive into the apostle John's powerful opening to his first epistle—a passage that skips traditional greetings and jumps straight into profound theological truth.

John begins by establishing his credibility as an eyewitness to Jesus Christ, the "Word of Life." Unlike philosophical concepts or mythological figures, Jesus was someone the apostles had physically seen, heard, and touched. This emphasis on Christ's tangible reality serves as a powerful refutation against early heresies that denied Jesus's humanity while affirming his eternal nature as one who "was from the beginning."

The message becomes deeply personal as we confront a challenging truth: our relationship with God cannot be separated from our relationship with His people. "To have fellowship with Jesus Christ is to have fellowship with the people He sent with His message." This counters our culture's individualistic spirituality that often claims to love Jesus while rejecting His church.

Perhaps most convicting is the sermon's examination of what brings us true joy. John writes so that "our joy may be complete"—a joy that comes not from personal achievement but from seeing fellow believers grow in their faith. Like parents who find greater delight in their children's successes than their own, spiritual maturity is marked by rejoicing when others become more Christlike.

Are you struggling to believe Jesus is truly enough? Do you find yourself thinking Christianity would work better if you just tried harder? This message reminds us that "Jesus plus nothing still equals everything." Your greatest need isn't more effort but deeper fellowship with Christ and His people.

Join us as we explore how keeping our eyes fixed on Christ transforms every aspect of our lives and creates the authentic community we all deeply need.