CRISTIANISMO RELACIONAL - UMA ANÁLISE DE JOÃO 15:1-8 COM IMPLICAÇÕES PRÁTICAS PARA O CRISTÃO CONTEMPORÂNEO

Abstract

The theme Relational Christianity allows the reflection about the state of intimacy of Christians with Jesus Christ. Seeking Jesus cannot be just about salvation, but it is about the personal transformation that demonstrates Jesus' disciple's relationship with Christ Himself. This relationship should not be understood as the activities that Christians do in the church or for the church, but as changed lives that live the message and values of Jesus Christ in their every day bases. In Christ, the believers find everything they need to be fruitful with quality, both in ethical and moral matters, and in the witness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the community where they live. Remaining in Jesus is His longing for us to fulfill His expectation of bearing fruit that glorifies the Father.