Cleansed by the Word

You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. (John 15:3-4)

After being cleansed and forgiven by God, it is necessary to remain in faith and constant obedience to His Word. Those who are connected to the Lord Jesus remain in Him and bear fruit through the action of the Holy Spirit. But those who distance themselves from Him cannot bear fruit and walk into darkness, far from salvation.