How do we know that abiding in Christ produces fruit?

In John 15:5, Jesus declares, 'I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit.' This relationship underscores that our spiritual fruitfulness is not dependent on our abilities but wholly reliant on our connection to Christ. As branches connected to the true vine, we draw life and nourishment, allowing the Spirit to produce good works and character within us. Therefore, the evidence of fruit in a believer’s life is a testament to the abiding presence of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit.