10 Steps To Abiding In Christ

Salvation isn't the last step. It's the first. What's next? I've accepted Christ―now how do I live as a Christian? Practices in the church are confusing, the Bible seems overwhelming, prayer is a mystery, and I still have problems in my life. What do I do now? With these down-to-earth principles, Jimmy Evans gives you a map to navigate your new life. He explains how to: -Connect with God -Relate to other Christians -See the Bible as relevant -Understand church customs -Find freedom from past hurts

10 Steps to Abiding in Christ is a Christian Discipleship designed to promote better Christian living. God has given us everything that we need to live a life that is full and rich in this life. Too many believers are lacking an understanding of what it means to be a child of God. Life is not to be endured, it is to be enjoyed. When we abide in Christ the life of the SPirit flows through our being and we enjoy the fruits of life that God has given us. This is why God calls us to disciple new believers, it is to equip them to live a victorious life in Christ Jesus. this book is step one. it is on salvation and understanding who you are as God's personal child. This is the first of ten serperate Bible studies in the growing in grace series.

Abiding is active. We actively draw life from the Vine, Jesus, as we abide in Him. We believe, we trust, we are closely connected. We are attached and grafted into the Vine in deep connection. We are positioned to receive all we can from the Vine. We receive the life-giving sap from the Vine. We draw from the Vine all that we need. It is our connection to the Vine that brings forth fruit – we cannot do it with self effort! David in one of his Psalms writes that God says, “Come and talk with Me.” And his heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” How does our heart respond? Is it, “Later, when I'm not so busy? When I have more time?” We will never have more time. We have to make time. And we will, if it’s what we really want. Best time, not leftovers. Not when we are half asleep! We will be abiding and dwelling as close to God as we desire and discipline ourselves to be.

10 Steps to Abiding in Christ is a discipleship course for better Christian living. Step two is about being committed unto Christ. God has given us everything that we need to enjoy a full and rich life, a life that has everything that we need pertaining to life and godliness. We access these riches in Christ through having a precise knowledge of our Lord and Savior in everything pertaining to divine ethics and Biblical morality. Abiding in Christ is a lifestyle that is also a journey. We are traveling on a road to heaven that is straight and narrow but we do not travel it alone; we are yoked with our Lord on this journey. Let us learn to fellowship with our Savior and learn of the goodness of our God. Drink of the sweetness of His fellowship today and begin taking the steps to abiding in Christ.

On August 14, 2011, when I was in Kandergrund in the Bernese Highlands in Switzerland an important connection became very clear to me. I recognized a spiritual cause for why we are losing part of our youth. I was very shocked. I thought of my children and grandchildren. Since then I have been intensively occupied with this subject.Now I believe that the same spiritual cause is behind many of our problems; specifically the personal problems, in the local churches and the world-wide church. It is the lack of the Holy Spirit. If this is the cause, then we should urgently address this issue. If the cause can be eliminated or considerably reduced, then many problems will become superfluous or will be resolved.

If the Bible were a mountain range, it is said, Romans 8 would be its highest peak. I can say after reading this study that Trillia Newbell is a sure-footed mountain guide that will help you climb this great passage and get some of its best breathtaking views of God and our salvation in Christ. I highly recommend this volume! -Tim Keller, cofounder, Redeemer City to City What would change if you really understood all that God has done and is doing for you? Sure we know in our head that God is for us, that there’s great hope in his relationship with us and salvation for us, but sometimes these truths can be hard to believe in the midst of exhaustion, busyness, and a world of spiritual and physical opposition. If God Is For Us is a devotional Bible Study on Romans 8 designed to cement in your soul the great truths of our salvation and an understanding for how the Holy Spirit guides our new life in the Spirit, all found in this beloved chapter of Scripture. Why just the one chapter? The simple answer: there’s so much there! It’s no wonder that so many Christians list Romans among their favorite books of the Bible and Romans 8 as their favorite in the book. Romans is packed with profound truth after profound truth which are then followed up with life-changing promise after life-changing promise. In this 6-week study, Trillia Newbell will walk you through Romans 8 and help you cement deep inside yourself the scandalous truths of our great salvation, our inheritance, the assurance of our faith, and ultimately the love of our good Father. Each week will include: 5 daily readings out of Romans A devotional for each daily reading Questions for reflection and study If you’ve experienced the comfort of Romans 8 before, but want to plant it more deeply in your person this is the Bible Study for you. And it’s great for individual or group settings. If you’re ready to live a life that shouts: “God is for me, who can be against me,” let’s get started today.