The relationships of the Disciple

I. Introduction

Preached “Grow” 2/20/22 (2/20/21)

John 15:1-11

Roles of spiritual growth

Requirements of spiritual growth

Result of spiritual growth

Old Covenant vs. New Covenant - Transition

Written to Disciples

II. Our Relationship with Christ.

What does it mean to abide in Christ? What does it look like?

Abide - 10 times

Abide - stay or remain

III. Our Relationship with other Disciples.

vv. 12-17 - “Love one another”

IV. Our Relationship with the World.

vv. 18-27 - “Hated”

V. Conclusion

God is not a God of confusion…How do we know what God wants?

John 14:21 NASB95

21 “He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him.”

God Loved first...

“He who loves me will experience the love of The Father and The Son, and the Holy Spirit.”