1st John – The Transforming Power of Abiding in Christ – 2007 – Northern VA
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.
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Every member of the human race is in prison until Christ sets them free. There are five steps that will walk us through Romans. Rom 1:16-17 (Theme of book) Rom 1:3-6 The gospel is all about Jesus Christ. The purpose of the cross was to die for our sins so He could open up salvation for everyone who believes. The just shall live by faith: Hab 2:4 Rom 1:17 Gal 3:11 Heb 10:38 Faith is on the move, it does not stand still. Rom 4:12 We are making progress as we grow in grace. Everything you desire in this life is available to you. What you think He can’t do, He can do.
Five Steps: 1. God reveals His righteousness by His wrath/judgment against sin (ch 1-3) 2. God reveals His righteousness by saving sinners (ch. 4-5) 3. He provides the power of spirituality by giving those who believe His Spirit (ch 6-8) 4. The God who saves also secures (ch 9-11) 5. God calls us to serve Him (ch 12-16)
Rom 1:18 Rom 3:21-23 Rom 4:1-3 Rom 5:1-2 Rom 6:12-13 Rom 8:1-4 Rom 10:1-11 Rom 12:1-2 Rom 14:17
John’s primary PURPOSE is that believers will enter and maintain fellowship with God, with the RESULT of inner joy.