In addition, when his words abide in us, then we, like a vine, bear much fruit:
(John 15:8-12)
Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall you be my disciples."
By abiding in Christ, we bear the abundant fruit of his life in us, and this proves that we are his disciples,
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: continue you in my love.
How do we do that?
If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
To abide in Christ means to keep his commandments, which is doing what he said to do.
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is the same joy he had which enabled him to endure the cross.
This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you. (John 15:8-12)
Christ’s physical example, and joy, demonstrated his love toward us.
This loving example of how to live extended to dying for us:
For Christ also suffered on our behalf, leaving us an example, that we should follow in His steps. (1Peter 2:20-21)
In addition, when his words abide in us, then we, like a vine, bear much fruit:
(John 15:8-12)
Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall you be my disciples."
By abiding in Christ, we bear the abundant fruit of his life in us, and this proves that we are his disciples,
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: continue you in my love.
How do we do that?
If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
To abide in Christ means to keep his commandments, which is doing what he said to do.
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is the same joy he had which enabled him to endure the cross.
This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you. (John 15:8-12)
Christ’s physical example, and joy, demonstrated his love toward us.
This loving example of how to live extended to dying for us:
For Christ also suffered on our behalf, leaving us an example, that we should follow in His steps. (1Peter 2:20-21)
Yes! Abiding in God's word is a vital part of responding to God's faithfulness. If we remain in him, he is faithful to bear fruit in us.
What a great reminder of God’s faithfulness when we’re faithful to Him.