What is the main point in John 15?
Based on John 15:22-24, Jesus claimed that people had no excuse for not knowing their sin, now that He had come. He gave them the proof they needed through His word and works! Jesus showed that the people had no excuse for their sin and when they hated Jesus, they hated God the Father too.
What is the fruit that Jesus is talking about in John 15?
So you see, according to Jesus, God wants us to bear fruit. And the fruit he wants is the fruit of Christian character, Christian conduct, and Christian converts. You see, none of us are connected to Christ by birth or by nature.
What kind of vine is Jesus talking about in John 15?
The True Vine
The True Vine (Greek: ἡ ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή hē ampelos hē alēthinē) is an allegory or parable given by Jesus in the New Testament. Found in John 15:1–17, it describes Jesus’ disciples as branches of himself, who is described as the “true vine”, and God the Father the “husbandman”.
What does it mean to abide in Jesus?
‘ To abide in the Lord means that we continually receive, believe and trust that Jesus is everything we need. Regardless, we must remember that Jesus is the source of true life and peace. When we abide in Jesus, we remain steadfast as we walk in Him, depend on Him, and are intentional with acts of faith.
How does God prune us to bear more fruit?
Pruning is not a punishment for a Christian; it is a reward. God is the vinedresser who prunes the life of everyone who abides in Christ and bears the fruit of Christ. Spiritual pruning enhances spiritual growth by removing whatever inhibits spiritual growth. Through much of life we are told that things do not hurt.
What is the relationship between the vine and the branches?
Jesus’ teaching here has direct application to what we are experiencing right now in the financial markets: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.”
What does it mean to be connected to the vine?
We have been called to be connected with the vine in order to not just produce fruit but to bear it; for bearing fruit is a natural outcome of being in Christ and letting Him live His life through us. God’s promise in His word is simple and straightforward – “If we abide in Christ, He abides in us.
How do I remain Jesus?
Tips
- Seek fellowship with those who strive to abide in Christ. Helpful 8 Not Helpful 0.
- Be humble. Don’t be proud of anything, but make your boast in Christ alone.
- Follow the idea of FROG – fully rely on god. Think of that, then daily frustrations seem small.
- Read examples of people who are abiding in Christ.