John emphasizes the importance of returning to the foundational truths of Christianity as we approach the end times. He reflects on the significance of the upcoming 50th Christian Family Conference, urging attendees to consider the purpose behind their gathering. He shares his personal testimony, recalling the spiritual revival of the 1970s that led many to faith and the realization that God has a divine purpose for His people. John highlights the eternal nature of God's purpose, rooted in Christ, and encourages believers to understand their role within the body of Christ. He discusses Peter's journey, illustrating how Peter's experiences and teachings reflect the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the church. John stresses that being born again is essential for grasping God's eternal purpose and that believers are called to live in light of this purpose. He concludes by encouraging us to prepare their hearts for the conference, reminding them of their identity as a chosen people, called to testify of God's glory and to anticipate the return of Christ.
Importance of returning to foundational truths
Significance of the 50th Christian Family Conference
Personal testimony of spiritual revival in the 1970s
Understanding God's eternal purpose centered in Christ
Peter's journey and teachings as reflections of the Holy Spirit's work
Necessity of being born again to grasp God's purpose
Encouragement to prepare hearts for the conference
Identity as a chosen people called to testify of God's glory
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.