A Little Bible Study in Troubling Times

The Believer’s Refuge
Abiding in Christ – John 15


A. Begins with Salvation – Jn 12:46; Rom 10:9, 11:23; Jn 15
1. Love – Rom 5:8; Rom 13:10; 1 Jn 4:16-18; 2 Jn 1:6
2. Confession – Rom 10:9-10; 1 Jn 4:15; Heb 10:23
3. All that is involved with the miracle of salvation – Eph 1:13-14; 1 Thess 5:8

B. Benefits of Abiding
1. Confidence – 1 Jn 4:17
2. Empowerment to Live Right – Rom 8:2, 10-11
3. Abundant Grace – Rom 5:17
4. Great Joy – Phil 1:25
5. Assurance – 1 Jn 5:13

C. How it is Demonstrated
1. Loving God and Neighbor – the two commandments
2. Keeping His commandments – Jn 15:10
3. Service – Eph 2:10
4. Departing from Evil – Rom 8:13; Eph 4:22-24
5. Love of the brethren – Jn 15:12
6. Bearing Fruit – Jn 15; Rom 6:22, 7:4; Gal 5:22-23; Eph 5:9; James 3:18
7. Answered Prayer – Jn 15:7