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.

Gene Cunningham - September 25, 2003

Ezekiel #29

Ezekiel #29

Israel's path to destruction was unbridled lust leading to defilement, then alienation from relationships, then creation of a vacuum in the soul, then greater perversion and glory in the past, then the lovers become judges (Eze 24:1, Eze 23:28-33). God's judgment is equal to the sin — the cup of wrath (Rev 17:1-5; Rev 18:3-8). Paul exhorts believers not to walk as unbelievers — "in the futility of their mind" - vacuum in the soul (Eph 4:17). "Having their understanding darkened" is the blackout of their soul and alienation from relationship from God (Eph 4:18, Gal 5:4), then scarring of the soul "blindness [hardening] of the heart". Ultimately you'll get to unrestrained living and self-betrayal in slavery to your chosen sin — frantic search (Eph 4:19, Jer 2:13). Hedonism is pursuit of pleasure and causes breakdown in relationships (Jam 4:1-4). Slander is equivalent to murder. Friends of the world are enemies of God (Jam 4:4).  Believers are the temple of God and God will judge the temple (1Co 3:16-17). Consider the motives of your heart. Correct yourself through prayer. Confirm God's word and will.



Scripture References: Revelation 17:1-5, Jeremiah 2:13, Ezekiel 23:28-33, Ephesians 4:19, Ezekiel 24:1, Galatians 5:4, Ephesians 4:18, Ephesians 4:17, James 4:4, Revelation 18:3-8, James 4:1-4

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