John 8:31-32 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
These words from Jesus are so relevant for us today. Jesus was speaking to Jews who were claiming to be believers. They were claiming to be disciples of Jesus. Which in our vernacular, would be the same thing as claiming to be a Christian. Do you claim to be a Christian? I do, and most of the people in my household claim to be as well.
Jesus tells us the characteristic of a true Christian; that they "abide" in Jesus' "word." What does this mean other than they are saturated in the words of Jesus spoken to us in the Bible? If there is a "true disciple," then there most certainly is a "false disciple." Which are you? The characteristic of the true and false Christian is whether or not they are abiding in his word.
Abiding in Jesus word means at a minimum, you are reading your Bible. Jesus' words are written in the Bible, and there is no way you could be abiding in his word, if you are not reading his word. Secondly, to abide in Jesus' word would mean that you are letting the words you are reading sink down into your soul. Christians don't just know facts about God, but these facts are meant to change us. They are meant to be applied to the very way we live, breathe and function in this world.
If you are a Christian, "you will know the truth." Where on this creation is the source of truth? It is in the Bible. Jesus says that true Christians will know their Bibles. Do you?
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