Real faith is not just something we claim with our words. According to Jesus, true love for him shows itself through obedience to his commands. In John 14:15–24, Jesus teaches that obedience does not save us, but it reveals whether we truly love him. A Christian is not someone who merely prayed a prayer in the past, but someone who follows Jesus today. At the same time, Jesus does not leave his people to obey in their own strength. He gives the Holy Spirit as the Helper, who gives us a new heart, convicts us of sin, reshapes our desires, and strengthens us to fight sin. Real faith loves Jesus, obeys Jesus, and depends on the Spirit’s power every step of the way.
Obedience does not make us Christians, but it reveals whether we truly love Christ.
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Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just minutes from Plaistow. We have many people at our church from surrounding towns as well. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love for you to come and visit!
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