1 John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard declare we to you, that you also may have fellowship with us… I. THIS COMMUNION PRESUPPOSES MUCH. It takes for granted that the suspicions and doubts which by nature encompass us have been removed by the work of the Spirit. II. THE WAYS IN WHICH WE HAVE THIS FELLOWSHIP ARE INNUMMERABLE. "In the silence of the individual heart, in the secrecy of the closet, in the social circle where the brethren meet for prayer, in the churches, etc. III. THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS FELLOWSHIP ARE BLESSED AND SATISFACTORY IN THE HIGHEST DEGREE. Sin becomes more and more hateful: the world loses its charm over us, and the flesh its power. (H. W. Graham.) Parallel Verses KJV: That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. |
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