Jesus said to remain in him. He said this because we have the option not to remain in him.
Commands are only given when violating them is a possibility. No one commands you to get older, tired, hungry, etc. because these cannot be helped.
There are many more Scriptures that support our capacity to fall out of God's good grace.
Commands are only given when violating them is a possibility. No one commands you to get older, tired, hungry, etc. because these cannot be helped.
There are many more Scriptures that support our capacity to fall out of God's good grace.