John Chapter 15:1-11

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The Gospel Of John Chapter 15:1-11

I. Outline Of Chapter 15: I. The Vine And The Branches: 15:1-11 II. Exhortations To Love One Another: 15:12-17 III. Warnings Concerning Future Persecution: 15:18-27

II. Introductory Comments: ‘Jesus had just told His disciples that He was going away, but He gave encouragement by the assurance that the Holy Spirit, who is “another Comforter” (14:16), would come and be an abiding presence. Now He teaches this allegory of a vine and branches to illustrate the relationship they must have with their unseen Lord.’ (Harkrider p. 103) The words in this chapter had been uttered at some point between the upper room and arriving at the garden of Gethsemane (14:31; 18:1). Let the reader be impressed with the various truths that are found in this chapter, truths which many modern religious groups have either abandoned or declared to be unspiritual. This chapter stresses obedience as a condition for abiding in Christ (15:10) and abiding in the love of God. That a Christian can lose their salvation (15:6), and that one who has been in Christ can find themselves cut off. Christians need to be spiritually productive. There is a hell (15:6). Christianity will be hated by a certain segment of the world (15:18).

III. Commentary: John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” “I am”-This is the seventh ‘I am’ in the Gospel of John (6:35; 8:12; 10:7; 10:11; 11:25; 14:6).

“the true vine”-that is, the genuine and real vine, as opposed to all false vines. Points To Note: 1


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