The Declaration of Dependence Part 2
John 13-16
“Apart from me you can do nothing.”
Part 1 Let’s review:
God will do whatever is necessary in your life so that you might bear lasting spiritual fruit for His glory. 15:1-2
Your response to the work of God in your life is to live in total dependence on Jesus Christ which will produce lasting spiritual fruit for His glory. 15:3-17
- The fruit of your dependence on Christ is answered prayer. 15:7
- The fruit of your dependence on Christ is a public witness for Christ. 15:8
- The fruit of your dependence on Christ is obedience. 15:10, 14
- The fruit of your dependence on Christ is joy. 15:11
- The fruit of your dependence on Christ is a new identity. 15:14-15
- The fruit of your dependence on Christ is loving others sacrificially. 15:9-13, 17
Part 2
The command of discipleship: When we are intimately connected to the words of Christ we will . John 13:34-35; John 15:12, 17
The cost of discipleship: When we are intimately connected to the words and works of Christ we will face form those who do not know Christ. 15:18-25
The power of discipleship: When we are intimately connected to the words and works of Christ we are by the Holy Spirit to live a life of . John 15:26-27 14:16-17, 26;16:7-15
Reflection:
- Are you spending time in the word of God so that the Holy Spirit can guide you and empower you to live a life that is glorifying to God and bears spiritual fruit?
- Do you find yourself belonging more to this world system or to Christ?
- Are you loving others well or are you struggling to love sacrificially as Christ has loved you?
“Apart from me you can do nothing.”