Christ Alone (John 15:1-12)
Rev. William L. Barron, January 22, 2017Part of the The Five Solas Of The Reformation series, preached at a Sunday Morning service
Jesus is the true vine; we are the branches, and we must be connected to the vine. The Holy Spirit then produces fruit in us. There can be fake fruit; only through Christ can there be fruit with lasting value. Are we satisfied with bad fruit? Israel was (Isaiah 5: 1-7). While all promises are fulfilled in Christ, we are not shielded against trouble. We are promised love, peace and joy through Christ.
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John 15:1–12 (Listen)
15:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 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. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
(ESV)