Posts with the category “abiding-in-christ”

Scripture: “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” — John 15:11Jesus spoke about joy only hours before his crucifixion.Confusion, persecution, gr...  Read More

Scripture: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.” — John 15:9The order of Jesus’ words is important.The Father loves the Son. The Son loves his disciples. Then the discip...  Read More

Scripture: “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” — John 15:7Abiding in Christ is sometimes described as though it were a mysterious spiri...  Read More

Scripture: “Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5A farm implement may be attached to a tractor and appear completely rea...  Read More

Scripture: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.” — John 15:1Throughout the Old Testament, Israel is described as God’s vine or vineyard. God planted Israel to bear the fruit of faith...  Read More