How do we know we are truly linked to Christ?

The evidence of being truly linked to Christ is demonstrated by the fruit we bear. In John 15:2, we see that believers who are genuinely in Christ will produce fruit, while those who do not bear fruit reveal they are not truly connected to the vine. This aligns with Galatians 5, where Paul contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. If a person's life reflects love, joy, peace, and other virtues consistent with the Spirit, it is a sign that they are indeed grafted into Christ. This relationship ensures that the works we do are aligned with God's purpose and glorify Him.