INTRODUCTION:
In the last part of this series, we learnt that God chose us because He loved us and that we might bear fruits. Today, as we continue in our study, may the Lord teach and bless us richly through His word in Jesus Name.
1. WHY MUST WE BEAR FRUITS
As we were born, God expects that we also should give birth to others if we are not going to be barren. Aside from this, unfruitfulness is a sign of worldliness, misuse of talents, avenues for master's disappointment, divine judgment and final rejection. 2 Pet. 1:8, I Jn. 2:15, Lk. 13:6-7, 19:20-26, Matt. 3:10, Heb. 6:8, John 15:6.
2. CONDITIONS FOR EFFECTIVE FRUIT BEARING
In order to be able to effectively bear fruits for Christ, there are certain conditions we must satisfy:
i. Perpetual contact with Jesus
ii. Full understanding of the Master (Jesus)
iii. Being dead to the old life
iv. Constant spiritual polishing and
v. Abiding permanently in Jesus Christ.
Ps. 1:1-3, Matt. 13:23, Jn. 1:1, 12:24, Gal. 2:20, Jn. 15:2, 5-7, Phil. 4:13
