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1 John 4:13 - How To Know You Are In Christ.

1 John 4:13 " How To Know You Are In Christ.

1 John 4:13 (NIV) This is how we know that we live in him and he 
in us: He has given us of his Spirit.  

   This is how we know. Phrases like this show up often in 
John's first letter because one of his purposes in writing is to 
distinguish between true Christ-followers and false ones. Conscientious 
people ask themselves if they are believing the right things, 
understanding the truth, and living the way God intends. John answers those 
questions. And one of his answers points to the presence of the Spirit. 
   God's Kingdom is a place of presence. It isn't simply a 
belief system competing with other ideas and ideologies, nor is it a 
code of conduct competing with other lifestyles. Beliefs and 
behaviors certainly belong in the Kingdom, but they alone don't define it. 
Above all, the Kingdom is a realm in which the King is manifestly 
present. He shows up. He may be here or there at this time or another, 
always on the move and hard to get a handle on, but He doesn't remain 
absent or only silently and theoretically present. He is actively 
present Manifestly present. His work can be witnessed clearly. 
   Other religions can't claim that. They seek to know by 
arguments and proofs and historical evidence - the same things Christians 
often point to in apologetics discussions. We have those things, to be 
sure, but we have more. We have testimony. We have experience. We have 
an undeniable Spirit who has given us evidence of His work within 
us and around us. We have gifts and power and attitudes that can 
only have come from Him. We have divinely changed lives. 
   Many believers go through seasons of searching. Is He really 
there? Is He active in my life? Is He any different from other belief 
systems? The answer of Scripture is yes, but its even more than that. 
The answer is that being in Christ" and having Christ in us are 
not just theology or theory, they are experiences. He has come to 
us. His Kingdom is where He dwells. [The One Year Heaven On Earth 
Devotional by Chris Tiegreen] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

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