The Vine and the Branches - “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every
"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
John's Gospel is full of rich nuggets of truth that teach us about our Father, Jesus, salvation, eternal life, and the Holy Spirit. This lesson helps us explore the dynamic relationship between a disciple and his Lord. Jesus' teaching on the vine and the branches isn't like most of the...
after another year of the unanswerable "why's" of life. We struggle to make sense of all the violence, suffering, and injustice we see all around us. Though we can't know the answers, we can turn afresh to the One Who has us in the palm of His Hand. TheGod Who became One of u...
Certainly no red bows or shiny ornaments, but branches of fir, pine, or spruce? Sprigs of holly and berries? But no. Even such natural decorations are part of the trappings of our commercial, cozy, secular “Merry Christmas.” The humbleness of the scene is the point. The nativity ...
and a second baby on the way, I knew that it would be even harder to manage everything later in the year. During my leave of absence, I spent more time finding rest by growing in my relationship with God, preparing future preaching topics and other ministries, and planning how I can ...
5“I am the vine; youarethe branches. The one who remains in me and I in him—this one bears much fruit, for apart from me you are not able to do anything. 约翰福音 15:5 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV) ...
verse "2" For Jehovah restoreth the excellency of Jacob, as the excellency of Israel; for the emptiers have emptied them out, and destroyed their vine-branches. langbot For the LORD hath turned away the excellency of Jacob, as the excellency of Israel: for the emptiers have emptied them...
Possibly called the "North American Union" or the "United States of North America," the three branches of the U.S. federal government, both delegated and usurped, will be transferred upward to the new North American government. The correct option is to abolish the US Federal Government and ...
Notice all three "branches" of government are seen here.God governs from heaven through Providence, not visible physical enthronement in Jerusalem. This is the major error of the "pre-millennialists." See the discussion of the "invisible hand" above. Micah's Vine & Fig Tree prophecy (Micah ...