DiscoverGodsGrace.org
  • Home
  • Articles by Topic
  • Video Insights
  • Audio Insights
  • Study & Teach Resources
  • Questions & Answers
  • Nature Photos
  • Nature Videos
  • Kiswahili (Swahili)
  • ﺭﻭﻣﻴﺔ (Arabic)
  • Espańol (Spanish)
  • Contact Us
"Abiding in Christ"
How to be Fruitful!
Picture

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, will bear much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing!” (John 15:5)
 
Many believers feel that they must strive to do good things for Jesus in their own strength. I often hear pastors and teachers say that we must try harder, be more committed and show more dedication, etc. But the truth is that nothing of any real spiritual value comes from our human nature, no matter how determined we may be.
 
The apostle Paul said, “I know that nothing good abides in me, that is, in my flesh...” (Romans 7:18). The sooner we learn that we can do nothing in our natural selves that has any lasting value or eternal benefit, the better off we will be.
 
Two of John the Baptist’s disciples once asked Jesus, “Where are you abiding?” (John 1:38). What they wanted to know was where Jesus was staying, so that they could spend some significant and meaningful time with Him. Spending time with Jesus is essential if we are ever going to bear much fruit.
 
Today, Jesus permanently abides in (lives in) each and every believer through the indwelling Holy Spirit - the Spirit of Jesus. Our part is to simply stay close to Jesus - to abide in, and with, Him! This involves spending time reading, studying and memorizing God’s Word (the Bible) and maintaining open and honest communication with Him (prayer), as well as walking by faith in light of the truth He reveals to us in His Word. The power and the fruit come only from Him! The fruitful life - the life that bears "much fruit" - is a moment-by-moment walk of faith. It is not about how hard we try, but how much we trust! To be productive fruit bearers we must learn to depend more and more on our Lord Jesus and less and less on ourselves. 
 
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:4-5)  

Go to List of Articles

Go to Home Page
​​Featured Articles:

The Problem of Original Sin
Why your best just isn't good enough!

The Lost Gospel
Lost for 1,400 years before the Reformation, now it's gone missing again!

Faith + Works?
Does James chapter 2 teach that we are saved by faith plus our good works?

Sealed by the Holy Spirit Forever!
God's guarantee to every believer, without exception! 

No More Condemnation
God's love casts out guilt, fear & Condemnation!

Abiding in Christ
How to bear fruit in your life as a believer!

God Meets Our Needs, But...
Why does it seem that we don't have enough?

Christianity's Best Kept Secret
What most people don't know about the Christian faith!


Christianity's Best Kept Secret - Q&A
Reader's questions about "Christianity's Best Kept Secret"
​

The Bible's Most Important Passage
The Most Important Section in the Entire Bible!


The 10 Commandments
Most people are unaware of the their actual purpose!

How to Detect a False Gospel
Discerning Truth from Error!


More Articles
​
Listed by Topic
​

Picture
New!
Free Bible Study Guides
For Pastors, Teachers & You!
​


​Featured Videos:
​​
3 Minutes Could Change
Your Life Forever!

(Video: 3 Min. 25 Sec.)

Watch Video above (11 min. 58 sec.) or Read Article Here

See More Videos Here
Video Insights page 

Picture
New!
Audio Insights

New Testament Teaching

New!
Images from God's Creation
Pictures from Around the World


New!
​Creation in Slow-Motion
Wildlife Videos​

Questions & Comments
Submit Question or Comment

Prayer Requests
Submit a Prayer Need 


New!
Recommended Links

Other Web Pages We Love!

Home Page
Return to Top of Home Page

Picture

​Be sure to visit us often!​
​DiscoverGodsGrace.org
​​​​© 2023, 2024
grace, discovering god's grace, bible, scripture, truth, faith, salvation, justification, righteousness, jesus, jesus christ, god, truth, the word of god, rob armstrong, romans, romans 3, romans chapter 3, christianity, religion, protestant, catholic, holy spirit, forgiveness of sins,  destiny, fulfillment, purpose, new life, hope, forgiveness

  • Home
  • Articles by Topic
  • Video Insights
  • Audio Insights
  • Study & Teach Resources
  • Questions & Answers
  • Nature Photos
  • Nature Videos
  • Kiswahili (Swahili)
  • ﺭﻭﻣﻴﺔ (Arabic)
  • Espańol (Spanish)
  • Contact Us