Abiding in Jesus Christ
"Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, 'If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'" (John 8:31-32) In this succinct yet profound declaration, Jesus outlines the essential pathway to authentic discipleship, spiritual knowledge, and true freedom. Addressed to those who had already come to believe in Him, Christ emphasizes that initial belief must be deepened through perseverance and fidelity. The condition He sets—"If you remain in my word"—points to the necessity of abiding, dwelling, and living continuously in His teaching. Discipleship, therefore, is not a momentary assent but a sustained and dynamic relationship with Christ through adherence to His revealed truth, cultivated in both belief and action. Theologically, the concept of remaining (meno in Greek) in Christ’s word indicates an enduring communion that transforms the believer's entire life. It entails int...