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 - February 20, 2003
The Word Working In You #2
Transformed lives are the best witness (1Th 1:7-9). Example of thanks for believers who God has placed in our lives. Working faith result in a serving love (2Co 5:14). The best leaders are good followers. A faith that lives will be in our sphere of influence as a trumpet blast that can't be ignored. God has delivered us from ALL wrath (1Th 1:10). Ruth has transformed into a labor of love (Rut 2:1-12). The "ethos" of Paul (character - 1TH 2:1-6). Note the phrase "as you know" (1TH 2:1-2, 1TH 2:5, 1TH 2:9-10). The "pathos" of Paul (compassion - 1TH 2:7-9). Combines both sympathy and empathy. The "Logos" of Paul (content - 1TH 2:10-12).
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
From Series: "1st Thessalonians - The Word Working in You - Uniontown PA 2007"
The Word Working in You' is a study in 1st Thessalonians recorded at Uniontown PA on 19-20 October 2007. The primary focus of the Paul's epistles to the Thessalonians written A.D. 50-51 is Christian living in light of eternity which results in balance. The 'bookends' of 1Th 1:3 and 1Th 5:8 reveal the book's theme: the well-balanced Christian life. The book also teaches that God's Word works through faith. Interestingly this epistle is closely related in content to the Old Testament book of Ruth which provides a perfect biblical illustration of the practical truths of this book.