Godliness, Holiness & Righteousness
He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit

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Jesus His Commandment

    John 15:1-11

    This Primary Bible reference is a unique Bible reference according to the words of Jesus, which best summarizes this step.

Negative commandments:
  • For without me ye can do nothing
Commandment category: Godliness, Holiness & Righteousness

Direct Bible References

Extra direct Bible references which expands or explain the same step.

  • John 6:56

  • John 8:31-32

  • 1 John 2:6

Indirect Bible References

Extra, more indirect Bible references, relating to the same step.

  • John 4:13-24

  • Titus 2:11-15

Example Bible References

In these Bible references you will find examples and testimonies how this step was being executed.


  • John 1:32-33

Study Bible References

Extra Bible references (most often larger parts of Bible books) which are good for extra study on this step:


  • Romans 6:1-8:39


Legend

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  • A related Bible reference to the step which is negative, something you should not do
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Drawings

Jenske Visser -

Artist: Jenske Visser

Short Movies

Moving works - Linn bought the farm

Linn asked God to send her wherever He'd like. Little did she know God’s response would include pigs, ducks, and a way of life that would bring hope across her community. Download this film and check out the small group discussion guide: https://movingworks.org/project/linn-bought-the-farm

Moving works - The Flourishing Life
Steve Thomason - The Vine and the Branches

This is a picture of Jesus' metaphor of the Vine in John 15. In this image we see the perichoretic power (the power of indwelling) that is the heart of the Gospel.

Songs

Aaron Williams - Abide
Lauren Daigle - First
Michael W Smith - In Christ alone
Sanctus Real - Unstoppable God

Books

Forest Wychopen - Abide in Christ


Forest Wychopen - Abide in Christ

Questions

Share your hearts together by discussing the following questions:
  • Is there anything you don't understand within this step?
  • Wat appeals to you about all Bible references and resources?
  • How do you apply this step in your life or do you experience any boundaries?