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 - November 28, 2003
Joshua # 06 -- Jos 3:1-10
Paul read the book of James, namely that works are justification before man (Rom 4:1-12). Entering the land of Canaan wasn't a picture of entering heaven, but spiritual maturity, because it was a land of warfare (1Co 10:1-33, Heb 3:1-19). Spiritual maturity is a life of paradox rest in the face of conflict. The sanctification of men is pictured in Joshua (Jos 3:1-8) — "Sanctify yourselves" (Jos 3:8). We're a saint at the point of salvation (set apart forever) imputed with the righteousness of Christ (Rom 4:1-12). There's no such thing as probationary salvation. As a saint we are increasing sanctification. Crossing of the river is analogous to believer who begins to reckon the truth of his union with Christ. Practical sanctification is a believer deciding to devote himself to the plan and purpose God (Rom 12:1-2). Joshua commands the people to hear the word of the Lord (Jos 3:9-10, Joh 17:17, Rom 10:17). The Ark of the Covenant is a picture of Jesus Christ. Crossing the Jordan at peak; the priests and the Ark stood in the middle of the Jordan — a place of death. That act represents the work of Christ; He stood in the place of death for us. Crossing the Jordan pictures Paul's description of our standing in Christ and life potential (Rom 5:1-6).
Scripture References: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 4:1-12, Joshua 3:8, Romans 5:1-6, Joshua 3:1-8, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 3:1-19, John 17:17, Romans 4:1-12, Joshua 3:9-10
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