Keeping: https://youtu.be/k7fUP105dLM?si=kejPyw3P7x_nhb_QDiscipleship Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLld8NUxoM8_HkQr_adv7urLujEfZhiGkw&si=v6jDWapKKl5sH2ODDescription:In Part 41 of their discipleship teaching, Drs. Michael and Mary Davis emphasize that abiding in Christ, through keeping His commandments, is the sole way to produce genuine Kingdom fruit. They caution against relying on church activities or worldly pursuits, highlighting the dire consequences of not abiding and the urgent need to live in accordance with God's word.Key points explored in this video:- Jesus as the Vine: Reinforcing Jesus' declaration as the True Vine, with believers as the branches, emphasizing dependence on Him for fruitfulness.- Abiding Through Obedience: Stressing that abiding in Christ is directly linked to keeping His commandments, as stated in 1 John 3:24.- Apart From Him, Nothing: Underscoring Jesus' words in John 15:5 that apart from Him, we can do nothing of eternal value.- The Futility of Self-Effort: Warning against relying on personal strength or worldly methods to produce spiritual fruit.- Kingdom Mindedness: Contrasting the focus on building the "church" (organized religion) with the priority of producing the Kingdom of God within individuals.- The Danger of Not Abiding: Explaining that those who do not abide are like branches thrown away, dried up, and burned (John 15:6), symbolizing spiritual barrenness.- The Urgency of Abiding: Emphasizing that abiding in Christ must be a consistent way of life, not an occasional activity.- The Illusion of Activity: Cautioning that busyness and frantic activity do not equate to genuine spiritual fruit.- The Impact of Unbelief in Hell: Making a strong statement about the lack of genuine belief in hell among many Christians, evidenced by their worldly lifestyles.- The Love of Christ as Motivation: Suggesting that the love of Christ should compel believers to live lives dedicated to His purposes and the salvation of others.- The Priority of God's Word: Implying that a true belief in the eternal consequences of sin would lead to a radical dedication to God's word and prayer.**#AbidingInChrist #KingdomFruit #Obedience #John15 #1John #SpiritualGrowth #Discipleship #EternalLife #Hell #LoveOfChrist #MichaelAndMaryDavis** In the Great Commission, there is a statement: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19 NAS) Discipleship is a command that is overlooked by many! There is a lot of focus on converting people, but not enough on actually discipling those converts. In this teaching series we will be discussing the biblical importance of discipleship and how the Bible tells us to do it. We will be looking at a key element in this topic: the parable of the sower.