Message Notes

Foundations of the Faith Week 4 – Abide

Duane Calvin – Raleigh Campus Pastor

Main Scripture: John 15

Proximity with the Lord leads us to peace with the Lord.” The bible calls it “abiding”.  

The Four Foundations:

• We are created.
• We are broken.
• We can be fixed.
• We are on our way to something better.

John 15: 1-11 (ESV)

He says that we are the branches and branches are meant to “produce the fruit”.  

• Jesus, the true vine
• God, the vinedresser
• Us, the branches

John 15:4 (ESV)

Normally “abide” is translated to mean “remain” But to ‘abide’ means to keep in fellowship with to stay connected to, to embrace with the intention of staying rooted and grounded in. In its current context it means to stay put. “In Christ so that His life can work in us and through us for the purpose of producing fruit”

John 15:5-8 (ESV)

How do I abide?  ….

1. Begin or continue to walk with Jesus. Our priorities tell the story of our proximity to God.
2. Read and live God’s word. Spend time reading the Word of God.
3. Stay focused on Jesus.