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1 John 3:24 - Living in Union with Christ.

1 John 3:24: Living in Union with Christ.

1 John 3:24 (ESV) Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, 
and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the 
Spirit whom he has given us. 

1 John 3:24 (NLT) Those who obey Gods commandments remain in 
fellowship with him, and he with them. And we know he lives in us because 
the Spirit he gave us lives in us. 

DEVOTIONAL PEARL

   The virgin birth is more, much more, than a Christmas story; 
it is a picture of how close Christ will come to you. The first 
stop on his itinerary was a womb. Where will God go to touch the 
world? Look deep within Mary for an answer. 
   Better still, look deep within yourself. What he did with 
Mary, he offers to us! He issues a Mary-level invitation to all his 
children. "If you'll let me, I'll move in!" 
   Proliferating throughout the scriptures is a preposition that 
leaves no doubt - the preposition in. Jesus lives in his children. 
   John was clear, "Those who obey his commands live in him, and 
he in them" (I John 3:24 NIV). 
   Christ grew in Mary until he had to come out. Christ will 
grow in you until the same occurs. He will come out in your speech, 
in your actions, in your decisions. Every place you live will be a 
Bethlehem, and every day you live will be a Christmas. You, like Mary, will 
deliver Christ into the world. 
   God in us! Have we sounded the depth of this promise?
   God was with Adam and Eve. God was with Abraham. God was with 
Moses and the children of Israel. God was with the apostles. 
   But he is in you. You are a modern-day Mary. Even more so. He 
was a fetus in her, but he is a force in you. He will do what you 
cannot. 
   Can't stop drinking? Christ can. And he lives within you.
   Can't stop worrying? Christ can. And he lives within you.
   Can't forgive the jerk, forget the past, or forsake your bad 
habits? Christ can! And he lives within you. From Next Door Savior [Max 
Lucado Daily Devotional at maxlucado.com] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170202-1035.html

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160109-1614.html

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo [old, but one of the best] 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782

Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: http://www.liftingupjesus.net/

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: http://www.bibleresearch.info/

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657  

Last Day Prophecy: His Other Sheep by Pastor Gerald Babanezhad: 
https://vimeo.com/162267518