JESUS AND ABRAHAM (John 8:31-59)

31. If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.

The words spoken by the Savior in the preceding discourse convinced many of his hearers. They "believed on him," but their faith was not yet made perfect by obedience. Hence he adds the conditions of discipleship. They must do more than believe; their belief must move them to accept his word and obey it. There is. condition, continue in my word;. promise, shall be my disciples. To abide in the word, is the condition of being Christ's disciples. This harmonizes with the entire gospel. The New Testament nowhere teaches justification by. faith that does not lead to obedience.

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