Msg #2305 How to Abide in Him

What The Bible Says

Good Samaritan's Penny Pulpit by Pastor Ed Rice

“And now, little children, abide in him” (1Jn.2:28). Pastor Thomas says John writes an organized chapter to explain how to abide in him. John explains, “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk, even as he walked” (2:6). Jesus walked with love, “and he loved them onto the end” (Jn.13:1); he walked with forgiveness, “father, forgive them” (Lk.23:34); and he walked in ministry, “the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister” (Mk.10:45). Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me” (Matt.11:29). Then walk that way.

John goes on, “He that loveth his brother abideth in the light”(1Jn.2:10). When we abide in him, we abide in light. He is light (Jn.1:9). One could ask the Good Samaritan, “Who is my brother?” (Lk.10); he is more than the one we sit beside in church.

John says, “He that doeth the will of God abideth forever” (1Jn.2:17b). Do his will, to abide in him. Romans 12:1-2 tells how to “prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Ephesians 5:15 says do it circumspectly, 1Thes.4:3 without fornication, and 5:18 with thanks. Jn.7:17 says do it, to know it! And Jesus said, “If you know these things, happy are ye if you do them” (Jn.13:17).

John further says, “Let that therefore abide in you which ye have heard from the beginning” (1Jn.2:24a). Keep the word, let it never depart from your mouth (Josh.1:8). Read it (Rev.1:3); all of it (2Tim.3:15–17). Abide in him by keeping his Word.

Lastly, John says to abide in him, hear the voice of his Holy Spirit. “The anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you” (1Jn.2:27). He will teach you all things. “And now, little children, abide in him” (2:28).

An Essay for week #5 - Jan 29, 2023

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