Springs Article 2022-01 (3)

John 15:1-3
John 15:4-6
John 15:7-10

What is the master key to bearing fruit for Christ?

  • Abide in Christ (stay actively connected to Him)
  • You abide in Christ by abiding in His Word and in His Love
  • John 15:7-10
  • Abiding in Christ includes prayer and fellowship with other believers
  • Prayer is a demonstration of your dependence on God
  • The Church is the body of Christ; you need the church and the church needs you
  • Abiding in Christ includes involves faith and obedience
  • Faith and faithfulness are two sides of the same coin. Faith without faithfulness is dead!
  • Abiding in Christ involves consecration and service
  • Every true believer is called to faithful service (in time, talents, money) to the Lord
  • You are to yield to Him so that you can yield fruits for Him

What are the dangers of not bearing fruit for Christ?

  • John 15:6
  • That person will be cut off spiritually
  • That person will wither spiritually
  • That person will be cast into the fire
  • Matthew 7:21-27

What are the qualities of a true disciple of Jesus?

  • John 15:8
  • A true disciple is more than a fan (a Twitter follower or Facebook liker)
  • A true disciple is full of love and fire for Jesus
  • A true disciple is a good ambassador of Christ to the world
  • Romans 8:29, 1 John 4:17, 2 Corinthians 5:20
  • You do the works of Christ and reflect the character of Christ
  • You think, speak and act like Jesus in this world
  • John 8:31-32

What are the benefits of bearing fruit for Christ?

  • John 15:8
  • You will prove that you are a true disciple of Jesus
  • James 2:14,26
  • God will be pleased and glorified
  • Hebrews 11:6
  • You will advance God’s kingdom and righteousness
  • Matthew 6:33, 1 John 2:17
  • God will bless you by adding to you all the things that you need
  • God’s ‘wisdom and favour’ is much better than your ‘smartness and hard labour’
  • Matthew 6:31-33
  • Your prayers will be more effective
  • John 15:16, 7
  • You will be pruned (trained and promoted) to bear more fruit
  • John 15:3

2022: A Year of Fruitfulness

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