Acts 17:28 TPT “It is through him that we live and function and have our identity; just as your own poets have said, ‘Our lineage comes from him.’” Believers are to a deep rooted, sustained relationship with Jesus Christ, characterized by ongoing communion, dependence, and obedience. It means staying connected to Him, drawing strength and life from Him, and allowing His teachings and love to shape one's thoughts and actions.  John 15:4 AMP  Remain in me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me. I am the Vine; you are the branches. Jesus is using this parable to explain that just as a branch cannot produce fruit on its own, we cannot accomplish anything meaningful in our lives without a connection to Christ. Without Him, we cannot bear fruit or live a fruitful life.