1 John 2:28-29
Believers are called to remain in Christ so that they may have confidence rather than shame at His return, with righteous living serving as evidence of being born of Him.
28 Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
29 If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him.
Believers are called to remain in Christ so that they may have confidence rather than shame at His return, with righteous living serving as evidence of being born of Him.
To connect present abiding in Christ with future confidence at His appearing and to reinforce righteous practice as evidence of new birth.
Christ Our Advocate, Walking as He Walked, and Abiding in the Truth
Because Jesus Christ is the righteous advocate and atoning sacrifice, believers must abide in him through obedience, love, truth, and discernment until his appearing.