The Command in John 15:10

‘’ if ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I keep my father’s commandments and abide in His love (John 15:10)

By this command, Christians are expected and are under an obligation to obey the Gospel throughout their lives and not only during one brief act of faith. The command emphasizes the extent to which a Christian is expected to be obedient to God.

If we are to be righteous as Jesus was in the world (John 17:14-16), then complete obedience must be rendered. It is not possible for us to be claiming His pardoning grace without His obedient grace.

''And why call me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say'' (Luke 6:46)

The command on obedience punctures the doctrine that teaches faith without further obedience, which says that a brief act of faith based on Romans 10:9-10 is adequate to assure an eternity with Christ without obedience to His commands. This doctrine is a false teaching not supported in the Bible.

It also punctures the doctrine of an unconditional eternal security.

‘’…and if thou wilt enter into life, obey the commandments (Matthew 19:17)

On the basis of Matthew 19:17, if there is no obedience, there can be no eternity with Christ.

About the Author

The author, Ayodele Adegbulugbe is a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and an Evangelist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a Counselor, writer and a published author.