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
The Intersection of Time
The days are evil and evil destroys (Eph 5:16). There is no spirituality in isolation (Eph 5:19). Family begins with God. Love is the expression of true spirituality (Eph 3:14-15). Our time is pre-appointed (Act 17:25-28, Mat 6:27). He did this so that people would seek for Him (Jer 29:13). The cross intersects time with eternity. We will remain a slave to sin until we believe. Time goes quickly and slowly depending upon our perspective (Job 7:1-7). Time causes pain and suffering because He wants us to seek Him (Job 14:1-6). After months of Job crying out to God and suffering, his focus changed (Job 19:25)
Scripture References: Matthew 6:27, Acts 17:25-28, Ephesians 3:14-15, Job 19:25, Ephesians 5:19, Job 14:1-6, Ephesians 5:16, Job 7:1-7, Jeremiah 29:13
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.