Who Is Jesus?: The True Vine

Who is Jesus?

Part 8 – The True Vine

John 15:1-8

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He 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. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also 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 you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:1-8

5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5

1) Living a results from fruit!

8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:8

10 …I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10b

Fruit represents those you help to Jesus! 19 Therefore go and make disciples… Matthew 28:19

Fruit involves becoming more ! 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, Romans 6:22

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23

Fruit includes generous and joyful ! 7 …God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7. 35 …the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Acts 20:35

Fruit embodies every ! 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Colossians 1:10

Fruit expresses sincere ! 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. Hebrews 13:15

2) fruit results from in Christ!

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He 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. John 15:1-2

4 Remain in me, as I also 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 you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:4-5

To “abide” or “remain” means: “an inward, enduring, personal .”

If you aren’t sure what it looks like to abide in Christ, ask yourself some questions:

• Do I value meeting with the Lord daily to commune with Him?
• Do I thank Him throughout the day every day for His help in life?
• Do I lean on Him for guidance and encouragement continually daily?
• Do I confess and repent of my sins immediately to keep that relationship healthy?
• Do I seek His will in all my decisions?

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17

3) in Christ results from Christ.

5 …apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5

10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. John 15:10

4) Christ results from Christ.

15 “If you love me, keep my commands.” John 14:15

Today’s Worship Set:

I Thank God

A Thousand Hallelujahs

Worthy

Here I Am To Worship