The Lord introduces some great truths in the gospel of John by the use of a vivid illustration. He uses the imagery of the vine to teach us about life in Him and bearing fruit for Him. He tells them 8 times in this chapter that they are to “abide in the vine.”
To abide in Christ means to, to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy): abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, and stand. Abide is the imperative of the passage. We have to be commanded to abide because it is not natural for us to do that.
As we study the great lesson on the vine I want you to come away with this study convinced of the fact that God has a plan and purpose for your life, and nothing will satisfy you like spending your life glorifying Him.
Let's learn together why it is so crucial for us to abide (remain) in Christ and the key or secret to doing so.
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