Abiding in Messiah

New Testament POV

10 KJV scriptures, FROM an New Testament Point of View (POV): that concentrate on the subject of abiding in Christ, and having his word abide in us, with the main point of the verse identified, and sub points listed as benefits.

Scriptures on Abiding in God from the New Testament

1. John 15:4
   “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.”
   Main Point: The necessity of abiding in Christ for spiritual fruitfulness.
   Benefits:
   • Connection to Christ is essential for spiritual growth.
   • Separation from Christ leads to barrenness.

2. John 15:7
   “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”
   Main Point: The power of prayer when one abides in Christ and His word.
   Benefits:

1. • Assurance that prayers aligned with God’s will are answered.
   • Deepening relationship through communication with God.

3. 1 John 2:24
   “Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.”
   Main Point: The importance of holding onto foundational teachings.
   Benefits:

1. • Continuity in faith leads to eternal life.
   • Strengthens relationship with both Son and Father.

4. 1 John 3:24
   “And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”
   Main Point: Obedience as evidence of abiding presence of God.
   Benefits:

1. • Assurance of God’s presence through obedience.
   • The Holy Spirit as a confirmation of our relationship with God.

5. John 14:23
   “Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
   Main Point: Love for Christ demonstrated through obedience leads to divine fellowship.
   Benefits:

1. • Intimacy with God through adherence to His word.
   • Mutual love between believer and God.

6. Colossians 3:16
   “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another…”
   Main Point: The richness of God’s word enhances community life among believers.
   Benefits:

1. • Wisdom gained from scripture fosters mutual encouragement.
   • Promotes unity within the body of Christ.

7. Romans 8:9
   “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you…”
   Main Point: Identification as belonging to God through His Spirit dwelling within us.
   Benefits:

1. • Assurance of salvation through indwelling Spirit.
   • Empowerment for righteous living.

8. 1 John 4:13
   “Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.”
   Main Point: Assurance of mutual indwelling confirmed by the Holy Spirit’s presence.
   Benefits:

1. • Confidence derived from knowing God’s presence.
   • Spiritual growth facilitated by this relationship.

9. John 8:31-32
   “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth…”
   Main Point: True discipleship is marked by continued engagement with Jesus’ teachings.
   Benefits:

1. • Knowledge of truth brings freedom.
   • Discipleship involves active participation.

10. 2 John 1:9
    “Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God…”
    Main Point: Abiding doctrine is essential for maintaining a relationship with God.
    Benefits:

1. • Importance of sound teaching for spiritual health.
   • Warning against deviation from core beliefs.

Credible References Sources:

1. McClintock, John, and James Strong. Cyclopaedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature. (Print)
2. Smith, William, ed. A Dictionary of the Bible. (Print)
3. Brown, Francis et al., eds.The New Brown-Driver-Briggs-Gesenius Hebrew-English Lexicon. (Print)
4. McKenzie, John L., ed.Dictionary of the Bible. (Print)
5. “The Holy Bible: King James Version”. (Reference Publication)

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