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 - December 2, 2006
Colossians Lesson 19
The 'hidden life' is a that of (1) seeking (Col 3:1-4); (2) laying aside sin (Col 3:5-9); and (3) putting on Jesus Christ -- His mind; character; and conduct (Col 3:10-17; Rom 13:14). 9 things about hidden life: (1) faith (Gal 2:20; 2Co 5:7); (2) only God sees our inner man (Jer 17:9-10; Heb 4:12-13; 1Pe 3:4); (3) 'in but not of the world' (1Jo 3:1); (4) God looks at the heart (1Sa 16:7); (5) the real 'you' will be revealed (1Co 4:5; 1Co 3:10-15); (6) Christ in glory leaves only the part of us compatible (Col 3:4; Rev 4:1-14); (7) glory or shame (1Jo 2:28); (8) nothing hidden that won't be revealed (Mar 4:22); (9) hidden things because of either shame or value will be revealed (2Co 4:2; 2Co 12:1-21; Mat 13:44).'
Scripture References: 1 John 3:1, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 12:1-21, Hebrews 4:12-13, 1 Peter 3:4, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Jeremiah 17:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 John 2:28, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 13:44, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Romans 13:14, Mark 4:22, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Colossians 3:10-17, Revelation 4:1-14, 1 Samuel 16:7, Colossians 3:1, Colossians 3:4
From Series: "Colossians - 2006"
Paul never met the Colossians but wrote to them from a Roman prison around 62 AD to counter misconceptions of his day. It magnifies the character of Jesus Christ more than any other book in the New Testament, and counters misconceptions of our day as well. The key verse may well be Col 1:18 "...that in all things, He might have preeminence."