What if we have it backwards?

For many, being a Christian is just NOT GOING TO HELL! They call on Jesus to get the punishment removed. And yes, He made that possible by paying the penalty with His own blood.

However, for too many, that’s the end game…just not going to Hell. What if we were meant for more, not just in the next life, but in this one?

“For Jesus, salvation is less about getting you into heaven and more about getting heaven into you.” -John Mark Comer

Now read these verses we wrestled with on Monday. Read them again. Then ask yourself…am I abiding in Christ?

“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”  (John 15:4-8 ESV)