Challenging Question

I. The picture of abiding in Christ.       1-6
     A. The true vine = Christ
     B. The vinedresser = The Father
     C. The good branch = genuine
     D. The dead branch = false
II. The proof of abiding in Christ.       7-15
     A. Prayer 7, 16
     B. Joy 11
     C. Love 12, 17
Next Steps: Convicting Answers
     ~ Can a believer lose his salvation?
     ~ What is abiding fruit?
     ~ Fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22,23
     ~ Fruit of light – Ephesians 5:9
     ~ Fruit of Righteousness – Philippians 1:11
     ~ Peaceful fruit – Hebrews 12:11
     ~ Fruit of godly speech – Hebrews 13:15