Podcasts about abiding

How should goers prepare for mission work in their last months before moving overseas?Listen in as we discuss 8 ways to prepare: Pursue the Lord; Pursue the lost; Engage in your local church; Grow in time management and hard work skills; Strengthen your emotional health; Improve communication and conflict resolution skills; Learn biblical missiology; and Go on a short term mission trip.Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com

Wayne Van Gelderen — Sunday morning message from the pulpit of Falls Baptist Church

“Abiding no-where mind comes forth.” Maria Habito returns to Mountain Cloud's zoom zendo and talks about the Diamond Sutra. When we enter deep silence, the diamond cuts through every notion

Roma Waterman is on the pod this week and it was an absolute dream to have her! If you're hungry to be found in the place of abiding, this is the episode for you. You'll learn how to engage with the Spirit of God through the practices of prayer leading to greater stewardship of His presence in your life. Roma is fun, bold, insightful and passionate about the pursuit of Jesus. I could talk to her all day...

Navona Records presents JOYS ABIDING, an album of vocal duets by female composers including previously unpublished duets by British-American composer Rebecca Clarke, the text of which inspired the album title. The extensive track list of duets from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods is performed by Dana Zenobi, soprano, Oliver Worthington, baritone, Chuck Dillard, piano/harpsichord, and David Murray, double bass. JOYS ABIDING aims to elevate the important work of female composers who have historically been excluded from the male-dominated classical duet canon.For more information about this album and to purchase, please visit:You searched for joys abiding – Navona Records

Vance continues our series on spiritual warfare, focusing in on Ephesians 6:13-14, with a message about truth and righteousness! Press in to God's Presence this week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therockyth/message

Dom shares how he learned to abide and then stop trying to figure his own way, but let God direct his steps - which has been spectacular for him.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@afjministry.com.

We love to tell “Live it Out” stories where men and women who are Abiding in Christ begin to be used by the Spirit in impactful ways in their families, their companies, their communities and their home countries.  Eric Neuyou, a native of Cameroon, Africa, came to the United States on a coveted college scholarship.  This led him to work at Walmart, where he met Tom Seay, who invited him on The Journey.  This impacted his faith life and his perspective on success.  Now, Eric has started a non-profit, “Flourishing Seeds”, with a goal of starting a Christian school in his home country.  He wants to make disciples of young minds in Africa, showing them they can serve Christ and make a difference right there in their home country.  For more information on Eric's non-profit, go to www.flourishingseeds.org

Today we are talking about abiding in God's love every moment of every day and allowing that love to flow through us!

The creator and host of The Bible Recap podcast and author of a number of related books, Tara-Leigh Cobble, in advance of the Abiding in Christ Women's Conference at Eastern Hills Baptist Church in Montgomery, discussed her approach to reading and studying the Bible and previewed some of the content for the conference. The church's website is easternhills.church. You can find out more online at thebiblerecap.com or taraleighcobble.com. 

Principle 76 – Abiding in Christ   Psalm 80:1-19We must live in close fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ, drawing our strength from Him.Support the show

Abiding In The Vine Sam Boteng John 15

More sharing of their personal story and the remarkable experience in their life as they learned to hear and walk with God. We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@afjministry.com.

John 15:1-8. Jesus tells His disciples that He is “the True Vine”, pause and think about the things that are not Jesus that people look to for energy and life. The distractions we pick as favorites need to be kept in proper perspective. The good fruit produced in our lives is not from our actions, abilities, or power, it is the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. Sally the branch. Abiding in, remaining in Jesus is required for fruitfulness. Pruning and fruitfulness are for the benefit of others, not just for self. Jesus' life and teaching purify our lives as we surrender to God's pruning in the process. God remains.

Pastor Jon Brooks

Hey Sis! We are at the end of February, which means today's devotion is the last one I'm reading from part 1 of the book. But don't worry! You're going to love part 6, which is all about purpose after heartbreak. Today's devotion is about abiding in God, and it's so good. The scripture reference is John 15:4 (NKJV). The negative emotions that come up when we are heartbroken are unreal, and they have the ability to consume us. You have a choice to make. Are you going to be led by your emotions, or will you let God take the lead? Trust me when I say, dwelling in God is the place you want to be!  Listen up, Sis! You don't want to miss this one! If you enjoyed the content from this minisode, be sure to grab a copy of my book:  Goodbye Heartbreak, Hello Purpose: A 365 Day Devotional to Journey through Emotional Healing, Spiritual Growth, and Purpose from my website www.kandiceabateast.com, and don't forget your lined journal so you can communicate with God on this journey. Remember to use the promo code:  PODCAST10 at any time for a 10% discount off of my book and journal.  Sis, is the pain from this breakup just too much for you to handle on your own? Are you feeling like you'll never make it through this season of your life? You don't have to struggle through your healing journey. Let me help you! Book your 60-minute Heartbreak Coaching Session with me, so you can start making real progress in your healing journey. Remember, you are worth the investment! Not sure Heartbreak Coaching Sessions are right for you? Book a free 5 to 10 minute discovery call. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Use this link to schedule your discovery call today. Free Heartbreak Coaching Discovery Call  Something new! I'm now offering gift cards on my website! Send this link to someone who's looking for the perfect gift for you: https://www.kandiceabateast.com/gift-card. And if you know another sister on her heart healing journey, why not bless her with a gift card as well? She will be so thankful to you! You can also follow me on Instagram  @goodbyeheartbreakhellopurpose

Wayne Van Gelderen — Sunday morning message from the pulpit of Falls Baptist Church

15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 15:2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 15:3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 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.

Encouragement today from 1 John 2:3-6!

Karen and Jodie discuss the intersection of faith and purpose. Jodie is a pastor by training, and author of Bible studies who hosts a podcast called 'So Much More: Creating Space for God'. She has since stepped away from formal church ministry positions and is now helping people create space for God through her podcast, writing, and other discipleship ministries. Karen shares that when her kids were young, her faith was shallow and she didn't think about being an intentional Christian witness. She was inspired by a woman in the Middle East with a bold and mighty faith, which she hungers to have too.Jodie and Karen also discuss how to cultivate a deeper relationship with God and how to share a faith worth sharing. In order to accomplish this, they both agree that slowing down is essential. Jodie shares her own experience of feeling like she had to show up to church every Sunday, but not knowing where to start. She then found an opportunity of accountability through a spiritual friendship and a Bible study. Finally, she realized that faith does not have to be overly complicated. She encourages others to find support in order to grow in their faith.Later in this conversation, Jodie and Karen discuss Jesus' teaching that believers should love the Lord their God with all of their heart, soul, mind, and strength and love their neighbor as themselves. Jodie explains that this is the primary calling for believers, and that other callings may come and go, but this one remains a constant. In order to discern God's will, Jodie suggests getting to know Him better by reading scripture, and listening for His voice. Karen adds that in doing so, believers will bear much fruit and find joy in life. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of loving the Lord and loving our neighbors as key components of following God.Jodie and Karen also identify the importance of following the spirit's prompting to love and act compassionately toward others. They likened this to a big V and small V, with the big V being our vocation to love God and our neighbors, and the small V being our career and raising our families. Karen then raised the issue of lack of time, which many women face in juggling their responsibilities. She mentioned that some women had difficulty finding the time to build relationships with nonbelievers and share their faith. Jodie and Karen concluded that it is important to trust our inner promptings and to act on them despite how busy we may be.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00   Heading: Exploring Faith and Purpose with Jodie Niznick00:04:00   Cultivating a Deeper Relationship with God00:05:00   Loving God and Loving Our Neighbors00:10:00   Loving Our Neighbors and Finding Time to Do So00:11:00   Practicing the Big V Vocation of Loving God and Our Neighbors00:15:00   Living an Unhurried Life with Jesus as an Example00:17:00   Building Relationship with God and our Neighbor in Busy Seasons00:22:00   Abiding in Christ and Bearing Fruit00:24:00   Conversation Summary: Jodie's Advice on Following God's Calling00:26:00   Closing: Reflection on Our Big V Vocation and Little V VocationHIGHLIGHTSWhoever abides in Me and I in him, bears much fruit, and apart from Him, we can bear nothing. When we know we should be sharing our faith, but don't have a rich, vibrant relationship with the Lord, we're separate from Him and we can't bear fruit.Loving God and our neighbor are the two greatest commandments. Are those in alignment? When we put our own life up against the word and we figure out what's not working, It helps us identify where we need to readjust? And then bringing that to the Lord and saying, “help me in this.”Ask the Lord, “are there people you want me to love today? Is there a relationship I can start building?” One of the things that we've talked about is loving our neighbor as ourselves and I know to share Jesus with a neighbor really depends on relationship.-------->>>Helpful Resources: Connect with Jodie Niznik:“The Blue Cord" by Karen Bejjani Find it wherever books are sold online.The Blue Cord Small Group Discipleship Study. Take Your Learning DeeperJoin the iHOPE Community. Sign-up at www.iHOPEministries.org/. Get a short weekly email with more resources, upcoming events, and stories that inspire and empower you.Visit www.TheBlueCord.org for more free resource.For speaking engagements, workshops, or conferences that will help you/your church start spiritual conversations or share your faith across cultures, email info@iHOPEministries.org.Pay it forward. Give to help more Believers learn to share their biblical faith across cultures. Give online at www.iHOPEministries.org/giveFOLLOW AND ENGAGE WITH US: FacebookInstagramTwitter#WomensBibleStudy #ChristianWomen #BlueCord #iHOPE #Evangelism #GospelofJesus #EvangelismTraining #CrossCulturalOutreach #ChristianWitness #JesusFollower #WomenWhoLoveJesus #MomsWhoLoveJesus

Shad and Jennifer share their personal story of the remarkable experience in their life as they learned to hear and walk with God.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@afjministry.com.

You need Nothing.You have Him. You are New.  R E S T.  I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.com Please help me keep the show ad free + Get Merch!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings________________________________Today's Quotes:  "The goal of the spiritual life is first to become ourselves, then to go beyond ourselves: into the ground of our being, into God."-Isha Das"Whether we are talking about prayer or meditation, it is listening to a voice, one beyond our own voice."-Yogananda"God in us is like the tree within the seed. How will it sound if the seed claims, "I am a tree!" The seed has to go under the soil, sprout and the seedling has to grow up. This is why spiritual practices are performed. When the seed becomes a tree we can chain an elephant to it; but if we don't protect it in the early stages, birds will peck it."-Amma"Think Of God As Your Environment.Be One with God and nothing can harm you."-Yogananda"Jesus does not call us to do what  He did, but to be as He was: permeated with love. Then, the doing of what He did and said becomes the natural expression of who we are in God."-Dallas Willard"When the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray."-Rumi"The Beloved: My son, I am the Lord; no strength like His in the hour of distress.? When things are not going well with you, come to Me. The chief hindrance to your receiving heavenly comfort is your slowness in turning to prayer; you do not come to me straightway and pray to me earnestly, but first you go seeking other things to comfort you, trying to find diversion in created things. All these things, as it happens, do little to help you; it is then that you remember that I am the deliverer of all who put their hope in me; that apart from me there is no help that can do much, no counsel that can be taken with profit, no remedy whose effects can last. But now, when the storm is over and you can breathe freely again, recruit your strength in the light of My Mercies; for I am near, I the Lord, to restore all things not only to their former perfection but to pile them high and make them overflow with added graces."-Thomas Kepis, The Imitation of Christ "Lord, whatever it is I desire, may I desire you more. whatever it is I seek, may I seek you more. whatever it is I love, may I love you more. be more to me than anything else in this world."-@Proverbs31_ministries"Divine Mother, help me to consciously receive the omnipresence Light constantly passing through me."-Yogananda "You don't need whatever you are chasing in this world. You only need Jesus."- @LivingChristian"Abiding in The Word means dwelling constantly in the realization of your oneness with God-conscious-ness. This means that you not only stop taking thought for your life, but you also stop reacting to outer conditions. If you abide continually in the realization of oneness, then outer conditions will reflect that oneness.  To help you stay alert, constantly remind yourself, "Right now as I appear to be doing such and such, I am really divine Consciousness individualized, and right now I am knowing that I am divine Consciousness individualized."-Joel GoldsmithSupport the show

In this episode, we begin our six-part Lenten series on the book Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts. We welcome Dr. Bob, as our special guest, to introduce his book and set the stage for what you can expect in the following five weeks. He shares an overview of how the seven Sacraments heal our wounds, he breaks down the three-fold transformation process, and explains why the disposition of our heart is pivotal to being transformed by the Sacraments. Friends, we are excited to continue this journey of being transformed with you next week! See you then!   Heather's One Thing- Lenten Playlist:  Songs in the Desert Sister Miriam's One Thing - Virtual Healing of the Whole Person Retreat on March 27-31 Michelle's One Thing - White Chicken Chili (or try this Seafood Chili  or White Bean and Fish Chili for Fridays in Lent)  Dr. Bob Schuchts' One Thing - Rediscovering Our Lost Fullness by Andrew Comisky and the exciting news that the JPII Healing Center will have a new publishing house!   Click here to check out Dr. Bob's podcast Restore the Glory!   Discussion Questions: How have you been approaching the Sacraments? Have you had an experience where Christ encountered you deeply in the Sacraments? Please share. Where in my life do I observe how each of the Sacraments impact my identity and my relationships? What fears, concerns, or intrigue do you have about this upcoming season of Lent and diving into the Sacraments?   Journal Questions: What am I seeking from Christ in the Sacraments this Lent? How do I currently engage in the Sacramental life of the Church? Where in my life do I need more humility? How can I create more space for communion with others in my life, my home, my church, and my community?   Quotes to Ponder: Celebrated worthily in faith, the sacraments confer the grace that they signify. They are efficacious because in them Christ himself is at work: it is he who baptizes, he who acts in his sacraments in order to communicate the grace that each sacrament signifies. The Father always hears the prayer of his Son's Church which, in the epiclesis of each sacrament, expresses her faith in the power of the Spirit. As fire transforms into itself everything it touches, so the Holy Spirit transforms into the divine life, whatever is subjected to his power.  - CCC# 1127 “The desire and work of the Spirit in the heart of the Church is that we may live the life of the risen Christ.” - CCC, 1099 The sacraments are God's chosen remedy for healing our deadly wounds and infusing our souls with Christ's resurrection life. - Be Transformed, pg xv In the words of St. John Paul II: “The Holy Spirit [working through the sacraments] . . . purifies from everything that disfigures man . . . , he heals even the deepest wounds of human existence.” - Be Transformed, pg xv But when inspired and empowered by the Holy Spirit, our personal mission becomes a dynamic participation in Jesus' work of restoring all things to the Father. - CCC 850 Fr. Jacques Philippe expresses this common human condition of ours with great insight: “It is worth reflecting on the problem of pride. We are all born with a deep wound, experienced as a lack of being. We seek to compensate by constructing a self, different from our real self. This artificial self requires large amounts of energy to maintain it; being fragile, it needs protecting. Woe to anyone who contradicts it, threatens it, questions it, or inhibits its expansion. When the Gospel says we must ‘die to ourselves,' it means this artificial ego, this constructed self, must die, so that the real self, given us by God, can emerge.” - Be Transformed, pg 2   Scripture for Lectio:  “All of us, gazing with unveiled faces on the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory.” - 2 Corinthians 3:18  Sponsor - CORDA Candles: Draw closer to the saints and create a peaceful place of prayer with CORDA candles. Handcrafted by a husband-and-wife team, and made with clean coconut wax and a beautiful, modern design, these are saint candles like you've never seen, or smelled before! There are 23 candles and counting, including ones inspired by Our Lady, St. Joseph, St. Joan of Arc, Padre Pio, and Morning and Night Prayer, with unique scents for everyone. There's even a fragrance-free option, inspired by Mary the Immaculate Conception.  And you can help SOLT, Sr. Miriam's order, by ordering the Cloistered Heart candle, inspired by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Its contemplative notes of cherry and violet are fresh and clean, and perfect for spring. This candle was created for the Abiding Together podcast and a portion of all sales are donated to SOLT. Each candle comes beautifully packaged and ready for gifting, with the story behind the scent inspiration on the box. And the simple design of the candle leads with beauty, helping you share the faith in a lovely and meaningful way. Explore all the candles at cordacandles.com and receive 10% off your order with promo code ABIDING, now through April 15, 2023.

Every competitor fights for confidence. The fears of failure, rejection, and the future are relentless enemies. Anxiety and insecurity can hard to overcome. Many athletes battle to stay encouraged when they face trial or criticism. Is confidence even possible? Listen and be encouraged as we talk about the foundation for confidence - Abiding in Christ! When we abide in Him, He will produce fruit in us. Through Christ, Confidence is absolutely possible! I pray this message blesses you! Episode Links If you or your team want to grow in your confidence please contact me at gary@garysteffes.com. I would love to hear your unique situation and discuss how Pure Encouragement can help For more Resources and Events - www.garysteffes.com

In John 15:4 Jesus said to abide in Him. What does it mean, to abide? In this episode, we'll look at why Jesus said to abide in Him and how it benefits us. To abide takes some effort on our part but the blessing and benefit are worth the effort.Besides the benefit of following Jesus's instruction to us concerning abiding, John chapter 15 is rich with Jesus's declarations of love for us.Show notes at HopesHarbor.net

Fernando Ortega calls him one of the greatest living banjo players on the planet. Hear a "Best of" conversation with Ron Block. He’s best known for his work with the Grammy-winning band Alison Krauss and Union Station. Our topic is how to cultivate a dependence on God that allows us to live fully loved. Don’t miss the sound of his guitar and the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Wycliffe

T. Austin-Sparks was utterly Christ-focused in his sermons. At the start of the year 1959, Austin-Sparks preached a message on "Abiding Hope" from 1 Peter 1:3. As he said, we are in desperate need of hope, and that is only found in the Person of Jesus Christ.Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

If spiritual health is having more of the Holy Spirit, then how can we position ourselves to experience more of Him? Two essentials are obeying God and loving / enjoying god. "If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in His love" John 15:10. In part 1, we discuss the importance of obedience. Loving Jesus and obeying His commands are inseparable, and result in experiencing more of Jesus!Commandment-keeping does not usually communicate a loving relationship to us. It brings up images of begrudging obedience, or doing something other than what we want to do. But obedience is life-giving and leads to more of Jesus, which is the definition of spiritual health: more of Jesus!John 15:1-17: We did an episode on Abiding already—5 elements from John 15 and 1 John 1. We're going to zero in on one of those elements: commandment-keeping, or obedience, as a key to spiritual health. But the underlying truth that supports everything we'll talk about with reference to commandment-keeping is Abiding in Him—our relationship with Him. That is the key to spiritual health. Look what Jesus describes in v. 11: These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. The fullness of Jesus' joy in us. That was Jesus' goal in speaking these things to us. In the verses just before Jesus has just spoken these things: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.” These are the things He has spoken so that their joy might be full.First thing: our commandment-keeping is grounded in His love for us. This has to be clear from the first. Our commandment-keeping does not produce His love for us. It does not earn it. His love for us is prior—He shows His love for us in this, that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. So righteousness through commandment-keeping is not a condition for Christ to love us. 1 John 4:10 says, “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” God's love for us is first and foundational. It provides the possibility that we could love Him back, because He made a way for us. He is the propitiation for our sins. This makes it possible to be loved by God and for us to love Him.Second thing: Loving Him and keeping His commands is inseparable. John 14:15 says it plainly “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” That's more than a command. It's a promise.John 14:21: “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”John 14:23-24a: “Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words.”Loving Jesus means keeping His Word. It is the sign that we love Him.Third thing: Our commandment-keeping is a pathway to deeper abiding in Him. Jesus modeled the full life for us. He is the embodiment of Spiritual health, of goodness and fullness. And He kept His Father's commandments and abided in His love. Those two are inseparable—fullness of joy in the Father's presence and keeping His commandments.Might help to dig in a bit to what Abiding in Christ is. I take it to be a rough equivalent to being Full of the Spirit. It's to experience the fullness, or a greater measure of His presence. The fact that abiding in Him is not just our automatic state as Christians is shown by the fact that Abiding in Him is a command. It's the only command in John 15:1-10. If it's a command that must mean it's not just an automatic state for a Christian. Just like “Be filled with the Spirit” is a command in Eph. 5:18. That means, I think, that the state described by abiding or filling with the Spirit is a greater measure of His presence in our hearts, a greater experience of His grace and goodness in us. Jesus lived in that state. And we can experience more of it by obeying His command to abide, first of all, and then by keeping His commandments.  Fourth thing: Our commandment-keeping is empowered by the Spirit. John 14:15-16: If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever.”The Spirit helps us keep His commandments. He is our Helper, who enables us to keep Jesus' commands. Fifth thing: What are His commandments?And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. 1 John 3:23And now I ask you, dear lady—not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another. And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it. 2 John 1:4-6Our commands are Faith and Love. All commands are rooted in faith and love.Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com

Traditional Worship | Rev. Dr. Jeff Olive |Throughout Jesus' ministry, one remarkable truth stands out: He never imposed Himself upon any of the people He encountered. Jesus recognized the fact that God gave human beings free will and, in doing so, gave them the freedom to choose to abide in the true love of God or continue in another direction. In several instances Jesus is quoted as saying, “As you wish” or “As you choose,” knowing that the choices that are made can be the first step toward change. But when our wishes and choices take precedence over God's plan for us, the consequences can be destructive. This sermon series will focus on us making the right choices that will help us abide in the true love God offers us.

The foundation of godly community starts where our desire for control ends. In this lesson, Pastor Philip Jackson covers the Biblical cornerstone of community that is rooted in an abiding relationship with Christ. Get Connected! https://linktr.ee/reachtulsa

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Teaching Text: John 15:1-17. Preached by Paul Knochay

Welcome to the COTM Brotherhood Podcast. Join us in hearing COTM Dave Jewitt's message from our February breakfast. Brotherhood Breakfasts occur on the first Friday of each month. If you would like to attend search for COTM Brotherhood Breakfast on www.eventbrite.com to see our upcoming events. To learn more about the Brotherhood go to www.cotmbrotherhood.com or follow us on social media facebook: /cotmbrotherhood instagram: @cotmbrotherhood To learn more about Church on the Move go to www.churchonthemove.com

“Anointing” in ancient Near Eastern culture was the act of putting oil or perfume on someone, usually on their head. This indicated a special choosing or commissioning, as when Samuel anointed David to be the next king of Israel (1 Sam. 16:1–13). Anointing someone with oil could also signify high respect or honor, as when Mary anointed Jesus before His crucifixion (John 12:1–8). So, what did John mean in today’s reading by the phrase “the anointing you received” (vv. 26–27)? This anointing is a picture of salvation. God chose us, gave us new life, and is transforming us into the image of His Son! Because of this anointing, the believers at that time could resist the “antichrists” and Gnostic teachers trying to lead them astray. This anointing is God’s choice, not ours. But remaining or abiding in Him is our choice (vv. 24–25). These choices are not equal. Our choice is made in response to His and could only be made because of His. Because of this anointing, we bear a responsibility to obey His commands, an effort that is guaranteed to succeed because of His help (2 Cor. 1:21–22). To stay faithful to the truth of the gospel is to abide with God and to walk in the light. Because of this—and despite what the Gnostic teachers were saying—we can stand “confident and unashamed” before God when Christ returns (vv. 28–29). In front of the divine judgment seat, we have nothing to fear but can look forward to this day with assurance of our salvation. Having been made righteous, following Him who is perfectly righteous, and doing what is right is incontrovertible evidence that we have been truly “born of him.” This confidence is not in ourselves, then, but in God. His anointing cannot fail! >> The apostle also wrote about abiding in Christ in John 15:1–17. Why not set aside some time soon to study this important passage as well?

Abide is one of my favorite words, and certainly one that I'm continuing to learn how to practice. So, it was a delight to have guest, Emily Darnell, on the podcast to talk about what abiding looks like in our every day lives. Emily is a homeschool mom, a Bible study leader, and author of […]

Jesus told us to abide in Him. Abiding in Christ gives way to a life of freedom, removing the yoke of burden that the law can put on us. We have been completely justified in Christ. When we get into relationship with Jesus, we begin the ongoing sanctification process with Christ, Who pulls things out from our lives that aren't good for us. Paul tells us, it's the assurance and purity of the Gospel that leads us to love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We were all separated from God, until He made a way for us to live in the light of Jesus. When we abide in Christ, we yield fruit from a genuine place, and help others find their way to salvation in Christ.

Mike Mihalski is a rifle manufacturer and 2A advocate. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to talk about the ATF's recent ban on pistol braces—which effectively turns millions of law-abiding gun owners into felons—and the ATF Accountability Act, Rep. Crenshaw's bill that gives gun owners and manufacturers the means to fight back against ATF overreach. Mike also dispels myths about pistol braces, talks about the bureaucratic nightmare of dealing with ATF compliance officers, tips he's learned for persuading gun control advocates to think differently about guns, and gives advice for people who've never owned a gun before but are interested in self defense. Mike Mihalski is the co-owner and founder of Sons of Liberty Gun Works in San Antonio, TX, the fastest growing rifle manufacturer in the United States. He travels across the country advocating for 2nd Amendment rights and advising federal, state, and local officials on firearm policies. Follow him in Instagram at @mikemihalski and Twitter at @SOLGW_Mike.

As believers, we have the power of the Holy Spirit in each of us.  What are you doing with all that power?  Jesus gave his disciples clear instructions on how we can access this strength and become world-changers! Coming up on Equipped, Chris Brooks will unpack this wonderful truth from John chapter 15 and Jesus’ final words to his followers.