How to Abide in Christ: Why Apart from Jesus You Can Do Nothing

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of abiding in Christ and its significance in the Christian life.

What does it mean to abide in Christ — and why does Jesus say it's the key to everything in the Christian life? This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu In this episode, we open up John 15 and break down what abiding in Jesus actually looks like in practical, everyday terms. If you've ever felt like your Christian life was running on empty, or wondered why real joy and spiritual fruit seem out of reach, this conversation is for you. We cover: ✔ What "abide in me" means (it's simpler than you think) ✔ Why union with Christ is the foundation of all spiritual growth ✔ How abiding in God's Word leads to abiding in His love ✔ The role of prayer in staying connected to Jesus ✔ What you're missing out on if you're not abiding — including the unshakeable joy Jesus promises ✔ The difference between being positionally in Christ vs. practically living it out Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, Jesus' command to abide in Him is the heartbeat of the Christian faith — not for pastors or super-evangelists, but for every follower of…

People in this episode

Host: Jonny Ardavanis

Topics covered

• abiding in Christ
• spiritual growth
• Christian life
• joy
• prayer
• union with Christ

Keywords

• abide in Christ
• spiritual fruit
• Christian faith
• joy
• God's Word
• prayer
• union with Christ

Sponsors

The Master's University

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 15, Romans 8, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3, John 17

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