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 3
"fear not" is the most common command in the Bible. Job feared his children would rebel from God. "Count it all joy" is an accounting term. Jesus Christ has been made to us wisdom (1Co 1:30). Wisdom is the ability to navigate through life according to God's plan. Wisdom starts with an acknowledgement of need. The source is the word of God. Being a "doer" is humble application of God's word (Jam 1:22). God the Father works through His son. God the Son does His work through the Holy Spirit. Spirit of Gof God does His work through the Word of God. The Word of God does its work in the believer. Imperishable crown (1Co 9:27). Crown of righteousness (Phi 4:1, 1Th 2:19)
Scripture References: Philippians 4:1, James 1:22
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.