The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
Gene Cunningham - February 7, 2003
The Transforming Power of Abiding in Christ #7
Eph 4:1-13 - three levels of unity: of the Spirit; of service; of faith. 1Jo 5:1-21 - Necessity of cleansing, obedience to His commandments (love one another as I have loved you). We are all called to be martyrs - "Not my will but Thine be done." Jam 1:22 - Key to victorious life is surrender. Faith conquers fear. Effective prayer has two aspects: 1. praise and exult God, 2. pray for somebody else.
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
Scripture References: James 1:22, John 5:1-21, Ephesians 4:1-13
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.