How do we know the Word of God abides in us?

1 John 2:24 states that if what you have heard from the beginning remains in you, then you will also remain in the Son and in the Father. The abiding of God's Word in us is evidenced by our obedience to His commandments and our relationships with others. This is not a mere act of will but a manifestation of the Spirit’s work in us. As believers, we experience the Holy Spirit actively working within us to prompt us towards obedience and love, ensuring that the Word of God retains its rightful place in our hearts and lives. The indwelling of the Spirit assures us of our identity in Christ and reinforces the permanence of our salvation.