Matthew 7:21-23. What PROOF is Jesus and Almighty God expecting?

1. JESUS TELLS A PARABLE TO ILLUSTRATE SPIRITUAL T___________.
   1. Jesus identifies Himself as the one true, life-giving V______.
   2. Jesus says His Father, Almighty God, is the V________________.
   3. Jesus identifies His true F______________ as the good branches.
2. JESUS R__________ HOW HIS DISCIPLES ARE TO BE PRODUCTIVE.
   1. Disciples of Jesus abide in and live by the Lord’s W________. V.7 John 14:6, 10, 15, 23f; 6:63
   2. Disciples of Jesus accept the H_____ of the Holy Spirit from God. Acts 2.
   3. God’s G_________ does not give Christians a license to sin more. Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-16
   4. Choosing to serve Jesus requires a T___________ commitment.
3. ABIDING IN JESUS PRODUCES HIS KIND OF F__________.
   1. The path into Christ can be summarized in F______ Biblical steps.
      1. B___________ everything about Jesus that the Bible tells you.
      2. R_________ by turning away from all things the Bible forbids.
      3. C_______ your sins to God and tell others of your faith in Jesus.
      4. Be buried and raised with Christ in B_______ as He commands.
      5. Be F________________ to Christ Jesus the rest of your life.
   2. Jesus gives His disciples the S________ at our Baptism. Acts 2:38 Galatians 5:16-26
   3. James 2:14-26 warns that faith must be S_______ in our actions.

Colossians 3:17 Prove yourself an obedient servant of the Lord of Life.