1st John – The Transforming Power of Abiding in Christ – 2007 – Northern VA

John’s primary PURPOSE is that believers will enter and maintain fellowship with God, with the RESULT of inner joy.

His secondary PURPOSE is to give believers ASSURANCE of their salvation, with the RESULT that they will continue to live by faith.

“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 - December 8, 2002

The Seven Churches #4

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Rev 2:18-Rev 3:6. Forsaking our first love. 5 steps we see as dangers to the church and the individual believer. The disciplinary pattern of God. 1Co 2:12, We are always moving either forward or backward in our spiritual life. Joh 13:17. Isa 11:2, Rev 1:4, The seven manifestations of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture References: Revelation 3:6, Revelation 2:18, Revelation 1:4, Isaiah 11:2, John 13:17