Essential Key to Facing the End Times

Abiding in Christ

Our Best Defense for the Coming Tribulation

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty."-- Psalm 91:1

"since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;"
--- 1 Peter 1:23

"So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples,"
--- John 8:31

Successfully navigating the end times will be impossible without continual abiding in Jesus Christ.

Abiding is an enduring commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, trusting Him, believing Him, obeying Him, and loving Him. Abiding is staying in a constant, close relationship with Jesus Christ.
It is dwelling and remaining with Him, conscious of his continual presence in our lives. And it includes the understanding that, without Jesus, we can do nothing.
It involves turning to Christ in every situation we face and trusting in Him alone for the strength that works through our weaknesses.

The only way to overcome evil in the end times and not be deceived is to abide in the vine , totally connected to Jesus by walking in the spirit.
(John 15:4–10)

We must let go of the "things" in our lives, of everything, and cling to Jesus!
The "world and things in the world" will become a snare. (Exodus 23:33)

The level of deception will be enormous.
The Bible says that in the last days there will be a "strong delusion" that will lead many astray. It is paramount that we keep God's word and His commandments (John 14:15, John 14:21).

Moreover, as we abide in Christ, we become partakers of knowledge and wisdom through the leading of the Holy Spirit. We will need this during the end times.

The Bible book of Daniel says that it is partially sealed from understanding until the end times.
Daniel will be unsealed and made available to those who abide in Christ as the end times unfold.

"Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing."
--- John 15:4-5

When we abide in the LORD, He is the center of our lives and we are "in Christ." (Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17)

Abiding in Christ is about a secure, permanent relationship with Jesus Christ.
(John 10:28-29).
Christ is our life, and we live and have our being in Him.
(Colossians 3:4, Acts 17:28)

Love is perfected in us as we abide in Christ.
The Holy Spirit creates a love for God and others by our constantly abiding in Him.
By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.
And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.
Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.
--- 1 John 4:13-18

Abiding is about having died to self and "your life is hidden with Christ in God"
--- Colossians 3:3

"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me."
--- Galatians 2:20

It is about obeying God.
"If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love."
--- John 15:10

"the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked."
--- 1 John 2:6

Abiding is about confidently asking and expecting an answer from God.
"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."
--- John 15:7

It's about having the indwelling Spirit of God.
"The one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us."
--- 1 John 3:24

"that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you."
--- John 14:17

"By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit."
--- 1 John 4:13

It's about an anointing from God.
"As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him."
--- 1 John 2:27

It's about being made a new creature in Christ.
"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come."
--- 2 Corinthians 5:17

It's about eternal security in the Lord Jesus Christ, having been set free from the law of sin and death.
"and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand."
--- John 10:28-29

"Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
--- Romans 8:1

"No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him"
--- 1 John 3:6

It's about bearing fruit, much fruit.
"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. 5 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."
--- John 15:4-5

It's about being a disciple of Christ.
"So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;"
--- John 8:31

And finally, it is about confidence that the LORD will rescue us from the wrath to come in the last days. (1 Thessalonians 1:10)
"Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming."
--- 1 John 2:28

When you love someone, you want to be with them. Abiding in Christ is about loving the word of God. Spending time with God in His word is a joyful, precious, and wonderful part of your day.
(Psalm 19:8, Psalm 19:9-10, Psalm 119:129)

Abiding in Christ is about a relationship with the Creator of the universe in which you know Him, and He knows you. And simply put, if a person does not abide in the LORD, he is not born again and is not going to heaven.
If you do not abide in Christ, He will say to you, "I never knew you." (Matthew 7:23)

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When we abide in the LORD, we belong to Him. We have been bought with a price. He promises to never leave us or forsake us. And this is especially true during the tribulation in the end times.
(Romans 8:9, Galatians 5:24, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Hebrews 13:5)

And when we abide in the LORD, we see the end times from His perspective, and we trust Him to get us through what the Bible calls the most difficult, terrible, perilous, and grievous time in history.
(2 Timothy 3:1 ESV, 2 Timothy 3:1 NIV, 2 Timothy 3:1 KJV, 2 Timothy 3:1 ASV)

Our Best Defense for the Coming Tribulation
"Abiding in Christ" is our best defense for facing the end times. Unwavering faith and spiritual strength that comes only from a deep relationship with Jesus, will be required to overcome the challenges and temptations that are on the horizon.
We will need God's protection and wisdom to get through the turbulent times ahead.

Key points about why abiding in Christ is our best defense:
Spiritual resilience:
By staying close to Jesus, we access His power and strength, enabling us to persevere through difficult situations and resist spiritual attacks.

Unwavering faith:
When we truly abide in Christ, our trust in Him remains steadfast, even when faced with uncertainty or fear.

Obedience to God's will:
Abiding in Christ means aligning our lives with the Word of God, which provides a clear path to follow during challenging times.

Peace and stability:
A close connection with Jesus brings inner peace and stability, which is crucial when facing external turmoil.

Fruitfulness:
Just as a branch connected to a vine bears fruit, abiding in Christ allows us to produce good works and positively impact the world around us.

We are either abiding in Christ, or abiding with the "world." We cannot serve both.
Jesus said, "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money." --- Matthew 6:24

We need to let go of the world and the things in the world. Those who cannot let go of the world will take the mark of the beast.

Things in the world like bank accounts, houses, and other possessions will become idols and gods, snaring many who are not willing to let go of them in the end times. (Exodus 23:33)

We need to embrace the reality of the end times and place our eternal lives in the hands of the LORD.
We need to cling to Jesus, not the world. (Deuteronomy 13:4 NASB)