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 - June 9, 2003
Ephesians #35
We are to be a living exhibit of the mercies we have received (1Pe 2:9-17). The more sensitive you are about your spiritual life the more you are aware about how far you fall short (Eph 5:8).Good pursued apart from God is evil. We have Eternal Life (1Jo 5:12), but rebel against that truth. As children we are to "walk in love" (Eph 5:1-2). Unrighteousness doesn't inherit the kingdom of God -- "sinners" don't have a chance (1Co 6:9-11). The saved or saints or children -- "you" -- and unsaved sinners -- "them" are contrasts (Eph 5:3-4). Sinners don't have an "inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God" (Eph 5:5). Wrath is coming upon the sons of disobedience (Eph 5:6). Our walk effects us now -- "the kingdom of God is righteous, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Rom 14:17). The operational "death" of fellowship and abundant life (Rom 8:12-17). Our inheritance by birth is in heaven in safe keeping (1Pe 1:4 ). "Child of God" = "heir of God". "Co-sufferer with Christ" = "heir with Christ" (Rom 8:17, 2Ti 2:11-12)
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:6, Ephesians 5:5, Ephesians 5:3-4, Ephesians 5:1-2, Romans 8:17, John 5:12, Romans 8:12-17, Ephesians 5:8, Romans 14:17
From Series: "Ephesians"
More than any book Ephesians reveals the blessings from God based on our relationship with Jesus Christ by grace through faith. Eph 1:3 is the a key verse. Other key verses by chapter include Eph 2:8 Eph 3:19 Eph 4:1 Eph 5:18 and Eph 6:10-11.