It's good news that the one who is in Christ is made fruitful by Christ. If we remain in him then he will use us; make us fruitful. It's bad news if there has never been any fruit in your life.
This passage brings new meaning to the idea that there is no life outside of Christ. This verse seems to suggest that not only is there no life outside of Christ, but there's promise of fire outside of Christ. I'll take life.
John 15:1-8
1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
5"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Questions
1. What did you learn about God?
2. What did you learn about yourself?
3. What should you change?
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