Christianity is not about following a bunch of rules, or practicing a bunch of rituals. Christianity is fundamentally about having a relationship with God. There is a difference between knowing thingsaboutGod, and knowing Godrelationally. To know Godrelationallymeans to know Him deeply and personally,andit means to be knownby Himdeeply and personally. Jesus calls us to this kind of vibrant relationship by commanding us to "abide" in Him.
Application Questions:
1. What does it mean to "abide" in Jesus?
2. How are faith and repentance related to one another?
3. What is the difference between knowingaboutGod and knowing God relationally?
4. Why is it so important to also be knownby God, and what are steps you can take to grow in that area?
