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 #15
Spiritual vacuum of the soul (Eph 4:17-24). Discipleship happens in personal relationships (Mar 3:14). Sodomites were prosperous, idol, greedy and spiritually deprave -- persuing things they think would make them happy (Eke 16:49). If you reject Christ you'll accept another; if you reject the Truth you'll accept falsehood (Joh 5:43, 2Th 2:9, 2Ti 4:2-4). Warning to God's people for seeking satisfaction elsewhere (Jer 2:13, Jer 2:21-24). In Ezekiel 16, God calls His people an abomination nine times - loathsome or dispicable. Harlotry in the spiritual sense means preoccupation with things other than God (Jam 4:1-4).
Scripture References: Jeremiah 2:13, John 5:43, Mark 3:14, Ephesians 4:17-24, James 4:1-4, Daniel 2:21, Jeremiah 2:21-24
From Series: "Ezekiel - 2002"
Ezekiel's vision of God's glory effected his life.