LIVING%20THE%20ABUNDANT%20LIFE

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LIVING THE ABUNDANT LIFE
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John 1010 I have come that they may have life,
and that they may have it more abundantly.
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John 151"I am the true vine, and My Father is
the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me that does
not bear fruit He takes away and every branch
that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more
fruit. 3 "You are already clean because of the
word which I have spoken to you. 4 "Abide in Me,
and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of
itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can
you, unless you abide in Me. 5 "I am the vine,
you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I
in him, bears much fruit for without Me you can
do nothing.
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Galatians 327 For as many of you as were
baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
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Romans 113 Now I do not want you to be unaware,
brethren, that I often planned to come to you
(but was hindered until now), that I might have
some fruit among you also, just as among the
other Gentiles.
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1 Timothy 23 For this is good and acceptable in
the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all
men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of
the truth. 2 Peter 39 The Lord is not slack
concerning His promise, as some count slackness,
but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that
any should perish but that all should come to
repentance.
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Luke 158" Or what woman, having ten silver
coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a
lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until
she finds it? 9 "And when she has found it, she
calls her friends and neighbors together, saying,
'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece
which I lost!' 10 "Likewise, I say to you, there
is joy in the presence of the angels of God over
one sinner who repents."
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1 Thessalonians 217 But we, brethren, having
been taken away from you for a short time in
presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly
to see your face with great desire. 18 Therefore
we wanted to come to you -- even I, Paul, time
and again -- but Satan hindered us. 19 For what
is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it
not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus
Christ at His coming? 20 For you are our glory
and joy.
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Romans 1526 For it pleased those from Macedonia
and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the
poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem. 27
It pleased them indeed, and they are their
debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers
of their spiritual things, their duty is also to
minister to them in material things. 28
Therefore, when I have performed this and have
sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of
you to Spain.
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Acts 432 Now the multitude of those who believed
were of one heart and one soul neither did
anyone say that any of the things he possessed
was his own, but they had all things in common.
33 And with great power the apostles gave witness
to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great
grace was upon them all. 34 Nor was there anyone
among them who lacked for all who were
possessors of lands or houses sold them, and
brought the proceeds of the things that were
sold, 35 and laid them at the apostles' feet
and they distributed to each as anyone had need.
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Matthew 619 " Do not lay up for yourselves
treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy
and where thieves break in and steal 20 "but
lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where
neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves
do not break in and steal. 21 "For where your
treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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1 Timothy 67 For we brought nothing into this
world, and it is certain we can carry nothing
out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these
we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to
be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and
into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown
men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the
love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for
which some have strayed from the faith in their
greediness, and pierced themselves through with
many sorrows.
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Galatians 610 Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all, especially to those who
are of the household of faith. Acts 2035 Lord
Jesus, that He said, 'It is more blessed to give
than to receive.' "
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2 Peter 15 But also for this very reason, giving
all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to
virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control,
to self-control perseverance, to perseverance
godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness,
and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these
things are yours and abound, you will be neither
barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our
Lord Jesus Christ.
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Galatians 522 But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness,
self-control.
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2 Peter 18 For if these things are yours and
abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful
in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For
he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even
to blindness, and has forgotten that he was
cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore,
brethren, be even more diligent to make your call
and election sure, for if you do these things you
will never stumble 11 for so an entrance will
be supplied to you abundantly into the
everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
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Hebrews 1314 For here we have no continuing
city, but we seek the one to come. 15 Therefore
by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of
praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips,
giving thanks to His name.
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Psalm 301 I will extol You, O LORD, for You have
lifted me up, And have not let my foes rejoice
over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried out to You,
And You healed me. 3 O LORD, You brought my soul
up from the grave You have kept me alive, that I
should not go down to the pit. 4 Sing praise to
the LORD, You saints of His, And give thanks at
the remembrance of His holy name. 5 For His
anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life
Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in
the morning. 6 Now in my prosperity I said, "I
shall never be moved."
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7 LORD, by Your favor You have made my mountain
stand strong You hid Your face, and I was
troubled. 8 I cried out to You, O LORD And to
the LORD I made supplication 9 "What profit is
there in my blood, When I go down to the pit?
Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your
truth? 10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me
LORD, be my helper!" 11 You have turned for me
my mourning into dancing You have put off my
sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, 12 To
the end that my glory may sing praise to You and
not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks
to You forever.
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Philippians 46 Be anxious for nothing, but in
everything by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to
God 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.
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John 154 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the
branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it
abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you
abide in Me. 5 "I am the vine, you are the
branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him,
bears much fruit for without Me you can do
nothing. 6 "If anyone does not abide in Me, he
is cast out as a branch and is withered and they
gather them and throw them into the fire, and
they are burned. 7 "If you abide in Me, and My
words abide in you, you will ask what you desire,
and it shall be done for you. 8 "By this My
Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit so
you will be My disciples. 9 " As the Father
loved Me, I also have loved you abide in My
love. 10 "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.
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Matthew 721 " Not everyone who says to Me,
'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven,
but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
22 "Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord,
have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out
demons in Your name, and done many wonders in
Your name?' 23 "And then I will declare to them,
'I never knew you depart from Me, you who
practice lawlessness!'
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Philippians 413 I can do all things through
Christ who strengthens me.
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John 1510 "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. 11 "These
things I have spoken to you, that My joy may
remain in you, and that your joy may be full. 12
"This is My commandment, that you love one
another as I have loved you. 13 "Greater love
has no one than this, than to lay down one's life
for his friends. 14 "You are My friends if you
do whatever I command you.
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1 John 324 Now he who keeps His commandments
abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know
that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has
given us.
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Mark 331 Then His brothers and His mother came,
and standing outside they sent to Him, calling
Him. 32 And a multitude was sitting around Him
and they said to Him, "Look, Your mother and Your
brothers are outside seeking You." 33 But He
answered them, saying, "Who is My mother, or My
brothers?" 34 And He looked around in a circle
at those who sat about Him, and said, "Here are
My mother and My brothers! 35 "For whoever does
the will of God is My brother and My sister and
mother."
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Luke 646 " But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,'
and do not do the things which I say?
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John 432 But He said to them, "I have food to
eat of which you do not know." 33 Therefore the
disciples said to one another, "Has anyone
brought Him anything to eat?" 34 Jesus said to
them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent
Me, and to finish His work. Job 2312 I have not
departed from the commandment of His lips I have
treasured the words of His mouth More than my
necessary food.
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John 638 "For I have come down from heaven, not
to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent
Me. Matthew 2639 "O My Father, if it is
possible, let this cup pass from Me
nevertheless, not as I will, but as You
will. Hebrews 58 though He was a Son, yet He
learned obedience by the things which He
suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He became
the author of eternal salvation to all who obey
Him,
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1 John 23 Now by this we know that we know Him,
if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, "I
know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is
a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But
whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is
perfected in him. By this we know that we are in
Him. 6 He who says he abides in Him ought
himself also to walk just as He walked.
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3 different ways a person might obey 1. Because
of fear 2. Because you feel like you need to 3.
Because you want to
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John 1423 Jesus answered and said to him, "If
anyone loves Me, he will keep My word and My
Father will love him, and We will come to him and
make Our home with him. 24 "He who does not love
Me does not keep My words and the word which you
hear is not Mine but the Father's who sent Me. 1
John 53 For this is the love of God, that we
keep His commandments. And His commandments are
not burdensome.
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1 John 53 For this is the love of God, that we
keep His commandments. And His commandments are
not burdensome.
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Hebrews 1024 And let us consider one another in
order to stir up love and good works, 25 not
forsaking the assembling of ourselves together,
as is the manner of some, but exhorting one
another, and so much the more as you see the Day
approaching.
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1 Corinthians 131 Though I speak with the
tongues of men and of angels, but have not love,
I have become sounding brass or a clanging
cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of
prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all
knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I
could remove mountains, but have not love, I am
nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to
feed the poor, and though I give my body to be
burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.
4 Love suffers long and is kind love does not
envy love does not parade itself, is not puffed
up 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its
own, is not provoked, thinks no evil 6 does not
rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth
7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes
all things, endures all things. 8 Love never
fails.
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2 Timothy 316 All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of
God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for
every good work. 2 Peter 13 His divine power
has given to us all things that pertain to life
and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who
called us by glory and virtue,
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2 Peter 318 but grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy
215 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly
dividing the word of truth.
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• The foundation of living the abundant life begins
  with reading our Bibles.
• By reading we learn to know God
• By knowing we learn to love God
• By loving we learn to obey God
• By obeying we learn to abide in God
• By abiding we learn to bear fruit for God
• By bearing fruit we experience the abundant life

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John 1010 I have come that they may have life,
and that they may have it more abundantly.
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