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 - October 9, 2010
Time To Endure 1
Everyone has need of endurance (Jam 5:11). Outline: (1) The "call" to endure; (2) Endurance Defined; (3) The Source and Supply; (4) The School of Endurance; (5) The Blessed Fruit of Endurance; (6) The Reward of Endurance; (7) Timeless Testimony of Endurance. In "We count them blessed" phrase, James uses is the same word used in the Sermon on the Mount (Mat 5:3-12). Each of us has our own race. "Endure" means literally "abide under" the pressure, circumstance or "abide under the shelter of the Almighty". When we are afflicted, we are more inclined to seek the shelter of the Lord. God had purpose in the suffering of Job and should mean something to us (Rom 15:4, 1Co 10:11). God's shield won't let anything by it, except what He allows. God conforms us to the image of His Son. Affliction adversity and suffering is worthy of deep evaluation (Ecc 7:13-14, Ecc 7:8, Ecc 7:11). The reason is that God ordained the suffering. God causes all things to work together for good for those who love Him (Rom 8:28). Attitude (Pride or Humility) ⇒ Priority (Temporal or Spiritual) ⇒ Decision (Foolish or Wise) ⇒ Action (Wrong or Right) ⇒ Result (Cursing or Blessing).
Scripture References: Romans 15:4, Matthew 5:3-12, James 5:11, Romans 8:28, Ecclesiastes 7:11, Ecclesiastes 7:8, Ecclesiastes 7:13-14
From Series: "Time to Endure - Uniontown PA 2010"
Everyone has need of endurance (Jam 5:11). This series was taught at Abundant Life Church in Uniontown PA in October 2010. Gene presented the following: (1) The 'call' to endure; (2) Endurance Defined; (3) The Source and Supply; (4) The School of Endurance; (5) The Blessed Fruit of Endurance; (6) The Reward of Endurance; (7) Timeless Testimony of Endurance.