John’s primary PURPOSE is that believers will enter and maintain fellowship with God, with the RESULT of inner joy.“That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that our joy may be full … These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may [continue to] believe in the name of the Son of God.” 1Jo 1:3-4; 1Jo 5:13 (emphasis added)
This compilation of notes represents the truths found in the Epistle of First John.
Gene Cunningham - February 7, 2003
The Transforming Power of Abiding in Christ #6
1Jo 3:10-24. Lay down your life; faith works through love. 1Jo 4:1-21. Spiritual love; sacrificial love. Heb 11 - Hall of faith; Num 12:3-7 - Moses Humility; Gen 15:6 - Abraham Righteousness; 1Sa 13:14 - David A man after God's own heart; Jam 5:11 - Patience of Job; Col 4:14 - Luke, beloved physician; Phi 2:25 - Brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, messenger, the one who ministered to my needs; 2Ti 4:11 - John Mark, Useful to me for service; Joh 21:20 - John, Disciple Jesus Loved; Rev 19:11 - Jesus Christ, Faithful and True
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
Scripture References: Numbers 12:3-7, Revelation 19:11, Hebrews 4:1, John 21:20, John 4:1-21, Philippians 2:25, John 3:10-24, Colossians 4:14, James 5:11, Genesis 15:6
From Series: "1st John - The Transforming Power of Abiding in Christ - Northern VA 2007"
This series details John's description of our being 'in Him' - abiding in Christ. This contrasts Paul's use of the phrase expressing positional truth. The key verse is 1Jo 2:6 'He who says he abides in Him ought to walk just as He walked.' The series opens many truths in 1st John while covering the entire epistle.