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 #32
Ezekiel was a watchman (Eze 33:1-6). As such he is a picture of the 144,000 evangelists in the tribulation. God uses nations to judge nations. Physical deliverance is at stake (Eze 33:5, Mat 24:15). Watchman is held accountable to "warn the wicked" (Eze 33:7-9). Righteousness will not save a believer during national discipline (Eze 33:10-12). Discipline starts at the house of God (Eze 9:6,1Pe 4:17). God wants men to see our good works (Mat 5:16). We'll be judged for our conduct (Eze 7:8, Eze 7:27, Jer 32:19, Rom 2:4). Repentance will result in change in conduct (Eze 33:13-15). The nation of Israel ceased to exist in John the Baptist generation (Mat 3:10, Luk 3:8). God cannot be called unfair (Eze 33:16-20). All sin (Eze 33:21-26). God is serious about all individuals and nations. All will know He is the Lord (Eze 33:27-29). "They hear thy words, but they don't do them" (Eze 33:30-33).
Scripture References: Ezekiel 33:30-33, Ezekiel 33:10-12, Romans 2:4, Ezekiel 33:27-29, Ezekiel 33:7-9, Jeremiah 32:19, Ezekiel 33:21-26, Matthew 24:15, Ezekiel 7:27, Ezekiel 33:16-20, Ezekiel 33:5, Ezekiel 7:8, Luke 3:8, Ezekiel 33:1-6, Matthew 5:16, Matthew 3:10, Ezekiel 9:6, Ezekiel 33:13-15
From Series: "Ezekiel - 2002"
Ezekiel's vision of God's glory effected his life.