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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Walking worthy means walking in Love and light, exposing the darkness (Eph 5:8-14). "Walk circumspectly" means to "walk carefully in wisdom -- to live life God's way" (Eph 5:15-17). Redeeming the time mean living each moment in the light of eternity -- investing today to receive the profit in eternity (Eph 5:16). Illustration of filling by the Spirit in John 2:1-11: there was a conscious need and request (Joh 2:3), then a command (His word) and response of obedience (Joh 2:5-8), and a transformation (Joh 2:9-11). Religious leaders were not able to extinguish the light from Stephen (Acts 6:8-10). Filling related to church mission (Eph 1:22-23); filling related to individual believer characteristic (Eph 3:19-22); filling related to spiritual growth (Eph 4:19). "Filling" in Eph 5:18 refers to control, possession, quality, and filling a need. Our life will have 3 results: harmonious relations, a deep inner joy, and thankfulness.
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.