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“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:
- We need to learn to forgive (Luk 23:34).
- We need to lead others to Christ (Luk 23:43).
- We need to learn to love (Joh 19:26-27).
- We need to learn to communicate (Mat 27:46).
- We need to entrust ourselves to Him (Luke 23:46).
- We need to embrace our need (Joh 19:28).
- 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
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.