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 4
Wisdom is the key to endurance. We have a standing of peace with God and access in His presence (Rom 5:1-2, Eph 1:3-6, Heb 4:16). Enduring trials produces character (Rom 5:3-4). We need to get rid of hindrances to running our race (Heb 12:1-2). Hebrew words for faith illustrate endurance: (1) Amen - pictures a weak man leaning on a staff (Job 13:15); (2) Batach - pictures casting down a wrestling opponent (1Pe 5:7, Psa 55:22)
Scripture References: Romans 5:1-2, Psalms 55:22, Job 13:15, Hebrews 12:1-2, Romans 5:3-4, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 1:3-6
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.