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 - September 25, 2003
Ezekiel #2
Glory is winning; it is reputation; it's what God wants to reveal and share. Who is sufficient for the things God has called us to? (2Co 2:16). "Sufficient" harkens back to old testament El-Shaddai "the all-sufficient God" in Greek translated sufficiency (2Co 3:3-6). Law tells us we are sinners but it came with glory (2Co 3:7-10) We were created for glory (Isa 43:7, Psa 8:1-9). At the moment of salvation we participated in greater, transforming glory (2Co 3:11-14). As He is so we are in the world (1Jo 4:17). When we look into the word of God , we see ourselves as we are. Dynamic glory -- the treasure of the knowledge of Christ (1Co 4:6-16).
Scripture References: John 4:17, Psalms 8:1-9, Isaiah 43:7
From Series: "Ezekiel - 2002"
Ezekiel's vision of God's glory effected his life.