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He presents the analogy of a vine and branches, then repeats His command for believers to love each other. Jesus also warns about how the unbelieving world will hate and persecute Christians. This leads into the teachings of chapter 16, which focus on perseverance in the face of trials.

When we abide in Jesus, we are no longer living for ourselves, we are living to glorify God and serve others. When we abide in Jesus, His commands and teachings will shape all that we do! Jesus does not want us to be wishy-washy, or to call on Him only when we need something.

Just as the branches can't grow fruit unless they are connected to the vine, we can't do anything useful unless we are following closely after Jesus. He is the key to our relationship with God.

Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit.” In other words, you abide in me and I will bear my fruit through you. And you don't have to worry about fruit bearing if you are abiding. The problem is when you're not abiding apart for me, you can do nothing.

Jesus' role as the vine is twice identified, in verse 1 as “the true vine” and in verse 5 as “the vine.” This is the life source of the branches. It is God who tends to the flourishing of the branches, and likewise will “remove[s] every branch” (John 15:2) that gives no yield.

So in the context of John 15, the fruit Jesus is referring to is the disciples being His witnesses and the making of new disciples. It is producing the "seed" of new believers which glorifies the Father: By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. ( John 15:8)

Remain in Christ. v Abide in his word – (John 15:3, 17:17), Jesus calls us to spend time in his word so that we can be sanctified, cleansed and transformed for his work. We attain sanctification through God's word. As we spend time with God in his word, he reveals many things about ourselves, Himself and others.

The first part of John 15:4-5 reads, “Remain in me, as I also remain in you.” This passage refers to the constant union that believers should have with Christ. This union is not just a passive relationship, but it requires active participation.

The Gospel of John presents Christ as the longed for Messiah and Son of God, who comes to earth as a Jew to restore God's covenant people.

In the Bible, vines represent fruitfulness, prosperity, and abundance. They symbolize spiritual growth, connection to God, and fruitful labor in His service. “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.”

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Jesus wants us to remember that when we stay connected to him, then like branches on a tree, we are better able to receive (and then share) God's love, healing, and forgiveness. But, Jesus is also reminding us that it is possible for us to become separated from him.

Vines have been used as symbols of abundance and interconnectedness in different societies. In many cultures, vines are seen as representations of fertility and prosperity due to their ability to produce abundant fruits or flowers. They are often associated with the idea of growth, expansion, and the cycle of life.

In this passage, we see ourselves as branches with the potential to bear fruit, Christ as the vine on which we depend, and God as our vinedresser. John 15:2 shows us God's active work in our hearts, “every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.”

Although ostensibly addressing his disciples, most scholars conclude the chapter was written with events concerning the later church in mind. Jesus is presented as explaining the relationship between himself and his followers, seeking to model this relationship on his own relationship with his Father.

by reading His Word everyday to be nourished by Him for the purpose of living in service to Him and glorifying Him in every area of your life. Jesus says that His Father is glorified when you bear much fruit and so prove to be His disciples (cf.

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Jesus wants us to know that we are branches who cannot stand alone. Jesus himself is our gardener who continuously nourishes our spirit. If we remain faithful to Him, our life will prosper and bear much fruit. If we remain loyal to our belief, the hard work we did will result into more than we ever expected.