Abiding in Christ
Northwest Bible Church – July 17, 2016 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
John 15:1-11
Abiding in Christ
Intro
A. The importance of abiding in Christ.
1) key to a vital, fruitful, blessed Christian life. John 15:4
2) key to answered prayer. Jn. 15:7.
3) key to much fruit which glorifies the Father. Jn. 15:8.
4) key to assurance. Jn. 15:8.
5) key to joy. Jn. 15:11.
B. The Consequences of not abiding (Jn. 15:2).
1) Taken away (v. 2), thrown away (Jn. 15:6)
2) No fruit (Jn. 15:4).
C. How do we “abide in Christ”?
1) Union with Christ,
2) Communion with Christ.
a) General:
b) Specific:
1- abide in the Word (v. 7) – John 8:31
2- abide in His love (vv. 9-10) - 1 Jn. 4:6
3- abide patiently when pruned – Jn. 15:2
4- abide in humility – Jn. 15:4-5
Conclusion