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 27, 2019
PA 2019 Session 8
Worship of God is spiritual hunger for His Word. If you don't see God's Hand in your life then your faith is lacking (Heb 11:1, 6). "Rogue's Gallery" in Hebrews Chapter 11 -- O.T. believers exercising faith -- "out of weakness were made strong (Heb 11:32-34, 2 Cor 12). We need to run our race with endurance (Heb 12:1). We are the Joy Jesus had on the cross (Heb 12:2). Our greatest sin is doubt (Heb 12:1-2, Heb 11:6). Are you being trained by His discipline (Heb 12:5-11)? To those around us, we can either be a wellspring of living water or a defiler by bitterness (Heb 12:14-15). We have a birthright (Gal 3:29, Gal 4:6-7) but can trade eternity for time like Esau (Heb 12:16-17).
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:1-17, Hebrews 11:1-34, Galatians 4:6-7, Galatians 3:29
From Series: "An Appeal for Faithfulness in and Age of Apostasy"
On October 25th – 27th, 2019 Basic Training Bible Ministries and Abundant Life Church in Uniontown, PA presented “An Appeal for Faithfulness in an Age of Apostasy – The Five Warning Passages from The Book of Hebrews”. The theme comes from Hebrews 2:1 “Therefore, we must give more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.”