“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. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, … Continue reading That We Bear More Fruit
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Bear Fruits in Keeping with Repentance
Luke 3:7-9 ESV John the Baptist “said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our father.” For I … Continue reading Bear Fruits in Keeping with Repentance
Is Obedience to God Necessary?
I saw this quote on Facebook today: “Our obedience to God is not going to get us to heaven. It’s the fruit we live out because we are headed to heaven. Paul calls it ‘spiritual worship’ in Romans 12:1. It’s the service we know we should do, but we sometimes need a reminder to do. … Continue reading Is Obedience to God Necessary?
True Disciples of Christ
Bearing Spiritual Fruit John 15:1-2, 6 ESV “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." “If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown … Continue reading True Disciples of Christ
If We Abide
“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.” John 15:1-2 ESV A lot of people struggle with this passage of scripture. They want to explain … Continue reading If We Abide
Abiding in Christ
The Lord Jesus led me to read John 15 (Select vv. ESV). Are you in a true relationship with Jesus Christ? Are you genuinely saved from your sins, and bound for heaven? How do you know this? How can you be sure? What did Jesus Christ have to say on this subject? “I am the … Continue reading Abiding in Christ
Run With It 