John’s primary PURPOSE is that believers will enter and maintain fellowship with God, with the RESULT of inner joy.
His secondary PURPOSE is to give believers ASSURANCE of their salvation, with the RESULT that they will continue to live by faith.

 “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 5

Jesus was tempted in all ways we are (Heb 4:15-16). Mercy withholds that which we deserve; Grace supplies us that which we don't deserve. Jesus is the Master because He mastered the course. We have need of endurance; we can turn back and lose focus (Heb 10:35-39). There's only one sacrifice (Heb 10:10, Heb 10:12, Heb 10:14). We are delivered from ruin (Psa 103:4). We are saved from non-production (Heb 10:38, Mat 24:13).



We learn at least 7 things from the cross:





  1. We need to learn to forgive (Luk 23:34).


  2. We need to lead others to Christ (Luk 23:43).


  3. We need to learn to love (Joh 19:26-27).


  4. We need to learn to communicate (Mat 27:46).


  5. We need to entrust ourselves to Him (Luke 23:46).


  6. We need to embrace our need (Joh 19:28).


  7. We need to finish (Joh 19:30). 




Three progressions of discipline: rebuke, chastening, and scourging ( Heb 12:3-6). Discipline from the Lord is proof we are His children (Heb 12:7-9). God's goal is to make us like Him (Heb 12:10-12).



Scripture References: Hebrews 10:12, Luke 23:43, Hebrews 12:3-6, Hebrews 10:10, Luke 23:34, John 19:30, Hebrews 10:35-39, Matthew 24:13, John 19:28, Hebrews 4:15-16, Hebrews 10:38, Luke 23:46, Psalms 103:4, Matthew 27:46, Hebrews 12:10-12, Hebrews 10:14, John 19:26-27, Hebrews 12:7-9

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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.

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