What does it mean to abide in Christ? Perhaps you have heard this phrase before but don’t fully understand the depths of its meaning. Let's turn to Scripture and discover what it means to abide in Christ as well as its importance.
Scripture provides an illustration of Jesus as the vine and believers as the branches in John 15:1-6. When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. The opposite is also true. Apart from Jesus, we are unable to bear fruit. When we are cut off from the vine, we start to wither, becoming useless and ineffective.
Has reading the Bible turned into a chore? Something you must do rather than something you enjoy. Please know this is a common struggle Christians face. Don’t give up reading the Bible, for it is possible to rekindle the joy again. Let’s discover how by unpacking the truths found in Psalm 1:2-3.