Santiago is in harmony with the Lord Jesus , who said to the fruiting happen to be his disciples (John 15:8 ) . Are the branches abide in Christ, the vine. A professing Christian who does not bear fruit is separated from Christ (John 15:6 ) . The illustration of the Lord makes a distinction between true and false converts , those who bear fruit and those who do not. The result reveals whether one is in Christ and from Christ . The fruit that glorifies God is evidence of a permanent living faith in Christ Jesus. True justifying faith will be evidenced by works and obedience to the Word of God. Those who remain in the Vine live to glorify God while returning from iniquity (Matthew 7:23, John 15:4-8 ) . What did Jesus mean when he said, I never knew , I depart from me, ye that work iniquity ? Clearly, He is omniscient and knows everyone . However, He does not know everyone in the sense of having an intimate ongoing relationship and covenant with them as his disciples. This is similar to those who say they know Jesus , but do not know of a relational and experimentall way . They may know that he was a historical person , and even believe some facts about what you did, but can not personally be involved with Him or experience in an intimate love relationship. It was for this reason that Paul said , I count all things to be loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord ( Phil. 3:8 ) . Just as no one will know you are deceived until you face the truth, no one will know its a fake until they become true conversion experience . I can lovingly invite you today to examine and test to see if your faith is genuine ( 2 Cor . 13:5). If you are truly saved by the grace of God , will give more assurance of salvation . However, if you do not pass the tests given in James 2 and 1 John , rely on the objective Word of God and not in their profession subjet
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