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 - May 24, 2007
Five Factors Redeeming Time
Eph 5:16-21 Time is precious. You can make money but not time. You cannot redeem time until you know it's value. We cannot redeem time until you know what you're going to do with it. You need to know the reason for redeeming time (Eph 5:1-2) — imitating Christ. It takes attention, alertness to redeem the time (Eph 5:14). You have to be cautious to redeem the time (Eph 5:15a). You need wisdom to redeem the time (Eph 5:15b) — wisdom is knowing the things that count — "understanding what the will of the Lord is". You can "kill time" (Eph 5:14). Wisdom is coming to God through Jesus Christ, regarding His Word and living in accordance to it.
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:16-21, Ephesians 5:14, Ephesians 5:15, Ephesians 5:15, Ephesians 5:14, Ephesians 5:1-2
From Series: "Redeeming the Time - Arkansas Youth Camp - 2009"
This series was originally given at the Arkansas Camp in June 2009. The theme of the camp was 'Redeeming the Time' covering Eph 5:16-21 and related time-related passages.