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 - May 23, 2003
Profiles in Providence #7
Christ won the victory. We rejoice because Christ has won the victory (Phi 4:4). His prize is manifest when the saints are translated and enemies subdued (Phi 3:20-21). Paul looks foward to standing before Christ to claim his inheritance (Phi 4:1-9). All believers are heirs; not many are joint heirs (Rom 8:17). Jesus pattern -- the work then the witness". "The Lord is at hand" (Phi 4:5) means that He is watching; He is with us. "Be anxious for nothing ... and the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Phi 4:6-7). "guard" means the mighty angels will surround us to guard our hearts. Someone is watching you; what do they see (Phi 4:8-9)?
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
Scripture References: Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:5, Romans 8:17, Philippians 4:1-9, Philippians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:4, Philippians 4:8-9
From Series: "Philippians - Profiles in Providence - Florida 2008"
Philippians 1:12 starts out "Now I want you to know brethren that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the Gospel". It's a key verse in the letter Paul wrote to those faithful believers while he was in chains.