Gene Cunningham - February 7, 2003
The Transforming Power of Abiding in Christ #5
1Jo 3:1-9. Discernment of who is in fellowship. 3 cleansings: salvation - cleansing once for all; confession - washing our feet as often as needed; obedience - walking in the Light. 7 beginnings in the Bible: 1. Eternity past, 1Jo 1:1; 2. Creation, Gen 1:1, Heb 1:10; 3. Spiritual conflict, Joh 8:44, 1Jo 3:8; 4. Human histor, Isa 64:4, Mar 10:6; 5. Gospel of Jesus Christ, Mar 1:1, Luk 1:2; 6. Church Age, Act 11:13; 7. Our Salvation, 1Jo 3:11. Luk 9:23, Take up your cross (ambassador, priest, minister).
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
Scripture References: Acts 11:13, Hebrews 1:10, Luke 1:2-6, Genesis 1:1, Mark 1:1, John 1:1, Mark 10:6-5, John 3:1-9, Isaiah 64:4, Luke 9:23, John 3:8, John 3:11, John 8:44
From Series: "1st John - The Transforming Power of Abiding in Christ - Northern VA 2007"
This series details John's description of our being 'in Him' - abiding in Christ. This contrasts Paul's use of the phrase expressing positional truth. The key verse is 1Jo 2:6 'He who says he abides in Him ought to walk just as He walked.' The series opens many truths in 1st John while covering the entire epistle.