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John 15:3
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Jesus the True Vine
2He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.4Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
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Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Now ye are clean - Καθαροι εστε, Ye are pruned. As our Lord has not changed the metaphor, it would be wrong to change the expression. Through the word - Δια τον λογον, Through that word - that doctrine of holiness which I have incessantly preached unto you, and which ye have received. Perhaps our Lord more immediately refers here to the words which he had spoken concerning Judas, Joh 13:21-30, in consequence of which Judas went out and finished his bargain with the chief priests; he being gone off, the body of the apostles was purified; and thus he might say, Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Now--rather, "Already." ye are clean through--by reason of. the word I have spoken to you--already in a purified, fruitful condition, in consequence of the long action upon them of that searching "word" which was "as a refiner's fire" (Mal 3:2-3).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. These words being inserted in the discourse concerning the vine and branches, and the pruning and purging them to make them fruitful, are thought, by the learned Dr. Lightfoot, to be an allusion to the law in Lev 19:23; by which the fruit of trees, for the first three years, were accounted uncircumcised or unclean, and in the fourth year fit for use; concerning which the Talmudists have a whole tract, called "Orla"; the apostles having enjoyed the ministry of Christ, and been his disciples about such a time. Though the "now" seems to refer to the removal and taking away of that withered and unfruitful branch, Judas. Christ, in Joh 13:10, had told his disciples, that they "were clean, but not all", because the betrayer was among them; but he being discovered by Christ, and ordered by him to be gone, went out from among them about his wicked design; and now Christ could say of them all, that they were clean: which may be understood of their regeneration and sanctification, in which their hearts were sprinkled with clean water; were washed with the washing of regeneration; had their hearts purified by faith in the blood of Christ, and had pure principles of grace formed in their souls; of all which the Gospel of Christ was the instrumental means: or of their justification by the righteousness of Christ, by which they were justified from all sin; and were all fair, and without spot; which was through the Gospel of Christ revealing his righteousness to them, or through the sentence of justification he, by his Spirit, passed upon their consciences. , had told his disciples, that they "were clean, but not all", because the betrayer was among them; but he being discovered by Christ, and ordered by him to be gone, went out from among them about his wicked design; and now Christ could say of them all, that they were clean: which may be understood of their regeneration and sanctification, in which their hearts were sprinkled with clean water; were washed with the washing of regeneration; had their hearts purified by faith in the blood of Christ, and had pure principles of grace formed in their souls; of all which the Gospel of Christ was the instrumental means: or of their justification by the righteousness of Christ, by which they were justified from all sin; and were all fair, and without spot; which was through the Gospel of Christ revealing his righteousness to them, or through the sentence of justification he, by his Spirit, passed upon their consciences. John 15:4 joh 15:4 joh 15:4 joh 15:4Abide in me, and I in you,.... The former of these is an exhortation to continue in the exercise of faith and love upon Christ, holding to him the head, cleaving to him with full purpose of heart, and so deriving life, grace, strength, and nourishment from him; the latter is a promise encouraging to the former; for as Christ is formed in the hearts of his people, he continues there as the living principle of all grace. And so, as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in me; which strongly expresses the necessity of abiding in Christ by fresh repeated acts of faith: and it is easy to observe, that when believers depart from Christ, though it be but partially, and for a time, for they cannot finally and totally depart from him, in what a poor, withered, fruitless condition they are, both in their frames and duties.
John 15:3
Jesus the True Vine
2He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.4Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
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(So Great a Salvation) Temptation and Sin
By Paris Reidhead7.6K55:00TemptationPRO 6:16MAT 6:33JHN 3:16JHN 15:3ROM 1:29In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his journey of faith. He describes a moment of deep conviction and repentance after disobeying his parents. He then reflects on the lyrics of a song that brought him peace and forgiveness. The speaker also discusses the importance of not giving any place to the devil and emphasizes the need to confess sins to the Lord. He concludes by sharing an anecdote about a young lady who struggled to confess her sin and encourages her to be sincere in her prayers.
New Covenant Greater Then the Old Covenant
By Alan Martin2.3K00:00New CovenantEXO 34:29EZK 36:22JHN 15:3ROM 6:4EPH 5:26In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God accomplished His plan of salvation not through a judicial decree, but by sending His very life, the fullness of God, in the form of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus, the Spirit of the Father is poured out on believers, filling them and enabling them to bring glory to God through their good works. The preacher acknowledges that believers may still struggle with sinful desires, but under the leadership of Jesus, they can overcome these desires and live by the Spirit. By cooperating with God in the process of cutting away their old nature, believers can experience the glory that comes from being transformed by the Spirit. The preacher encourages believers to demonstrate God's holiness in their lives and to believe in the power of God, as demonstrated in the resurrection of Jesus.
The Appearing of Resurrection and the Giving of Power
By Newman Sze8201:22:11MAT 28:1MAT 28:19MRK 16:15LUK 24:44JHN 20:19JHN 21:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
Blessed Is He Who Knoweth His Limitations
By John Follette7621:46:32LimitationsDEU 18:15MAT 7:28MAT 13:13JHN 14:8JHN 15:3In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of the word of God in cleansing and transforming individuals. He refers to the three years of teaching and washing over the listeners' spirits to prepare them for receiving the message. The speaker encourages the audience to observe Jesus' teaching moves in the Gospels and pay attention to the reactions of the listeners. He highlights the importance of the word of God in creating a fresh response in the hearts of people and opening their minds to new realities.
Valley of Dry Bones
By Bruce Berliner65546:26RevivalEXO 14:21NUM 16:31DEU 11:1JHN 15:3EPH 5:26HEB 4:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the idea that God is a God of progression and order. He uses examples from the book of Genesis to illustrate this point, such as the progression of creation from good to very good. The preacher also highlights the importance of following all of God's commandments in order to be strong and possess the promised land. Additionally, the sermon touches on the need for preaching the word of God and reconnecting the body of Christ, as there is a famine in the word. The preacher concludes by praying for the ability to glorify God and set the captives free.
The Glory of God Displayed in His Word
By Ernest C. Reisinger781:04:17Glory Of GodJHN 15:3In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance and power of the Bible. He describes it as a book that contains the mind of God, the state of man, and the way of salvation. The preacher encourages the audience to read the Bible to gain wisdom, believe in it for salvation, and practice its teachings to live a holy life. He also urges parents to teach the Bible to their children and highlights its significance in times of death and consolation. The preacher concludes by emphasizing that the Bible is the means of sanctification and encourages the audience to embrace its teachings.
God . . . Calleth Those Things Which Be Not as Though They Were
By A.B. Simpson1Transformation through God's WordFaithJHN 15:3ISA 40:29ISA 40:31ROM 8:12CO 10:4A.B. Simpson emphasizes the transformative power of God's Word, illustrating that when God declares something, it becomes reality. He highlights that through Christ's words, believers are cleansed, free from condemnation, and empowered to overcome strongholds. Simpson encourages faith as the means to accept and realize these divine declarations, using the analogy of a soldier who embraced a new identity as captain. He urges listeners to claim God's promises of strength and renewal, reinforcing that those who wait on the Lord will find their strength renewed.
Is There a Re-Application of the Blood?
By John Nelson Darby0Assurance of SalvationThe Efficacy of Christ's SacrificePSA 32:1ISA 1:18JHN 13:10JHN 15:3HEB 9:12HEB 10:2HEB 10:14John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of understanding the application of Christ's blood in the context of salvation, arguing against the notion that the blood must be re-applied for cleansing. He asserts that believers are perfected forever through Christ's single sacrifice, which clears their consciences and allows them to approach God without fear of condemnation. Darby clarifies that while the Old Testament practices involved blood sprinkling, the New Testament reveals that Christ's offering is sufficient and does not require repetition. He highlights the importance of faith in the efficacy of Christ's sacrifice, which provides a perfect conscience before God. The sermon serves as a reminder that true holiness and liberty in Christ come from recognizing the completeness of His work on the cross.
Psalms 119:9
By Chuck Smith0Cleansing through the WordOvercoming GuiltPSA 119:9PSA 119:11ISA 61:1JHN 8:32JHN 15:3ROM 3:232CO 5:17EPH 5:26HEB 4:121JN 1:9Chuck Smith emphasizes the transformative power of God's Word in cleansing our lives from guilt and sin. He explains that emotional disorders often stem from unresolved guilt, which can only be addressed through the acknowledgment of sin and the acceptance of God's forgiveness. By hiding God's Word in our hearts, we can find strength to resist sin and experience true cleansing. Smith reassures that while we may falter, God's grace allows us to start anew, highlighting the importance of immersing ourselves in Scripture for spiritual growth and freedom.
Faith Is What You Want
By Samuel Logan Brengle0FaithSanctificationMRK 11:24JHN 15:3JHN 16:24ROM 10:10Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the necessity of faith in the journey towards full salvation, recounting an encounter with a sister in spiritual distress. He guides her through the steps of believing in God's ability and willingness to sanctify her, stressing that faith must precede feelings. Brengle clarifies that entire consecration is distinct from entire sanctification, and that unwavering faith and confession are essential for experiencing God's transformative grace. Ultimately, the sister finds assurance in God's love and receives the witness of the Spirit, highlighting the power of belief in the process of sanctification.
Christ the Cleanser
By Horatius Bonar0ServanthoodDaily ForgivenessPSA 51:7JHN 13:10JHN 15:3ROM 8:1EPH 4:32PHP 2:7HEB 10:221JN 1:91JN 2:1REV 1:5Horatius Bonar emphasizes the profound significance of Christ's act of washing the disciples' feet, illustrating His role as a servant and the importance of humility and service in the Christian life. He explains the distinction between being 'bathed'—representing our initial cleansing through faith in Christ—and the ongoing need for 'washing'—the daily forgiveness of sins as we navigate life. Bonar encourages believers to maintain their assurance of acceptance in Christ while regularly seeking forgiveness for their daily transgressions. He highlights that this understanding of grace empowers us to resist sin and serve others with love and humility, reflecting Christ's character in our actions. Ultimately, Bonar calls for a life of service that mirrors Christ's love and compassion for others.
The Pruning Knife
By Andrew Murray0The Word of GodSpiritual GrowthPSA 119:9MAT 7:24JHN 8:32JHN 15:3JHN 15:5ROM 12:22TI 3:16HEB 4:12JAS 1:211PE 1:23Andrew Murray emphasizes that the true pruning knife of the heavenly Husbandman is not affliction, but the Word of God, which is sharper than any two-edged sword. He explains that while affliction can lead to discipline, it is the Word that cleanses and prepares the heart for the Holy Spirit's work. Jesus' teachings have already cleansed believers, and it is through yielding to the Word that one can experience true spiritual growth and fruitfulness. Murray encourages believers to approach the Word with a heart ready for cleansing and transformation, trusting in God's ability to prune away all that hinders spiritual life. He concludes with a prayer for cleansing through the Word, seeking freedom from self and a deeper connection to the Vine.
The Cleansing of Sin
By Andrew Murray0Cleansing from SinFaith and ForgivenessPSA 51:10MAT 5:6JHN 15:3ROM 8:12CO 5:17EPH 5:26TIT 3:5HEB 9:141JN 1:71JN 1:9Andrew Murray emphasizes the dual promise of God in the cleansing of sin, highlighting that while forgiveness is a declaration of acquittal, cleansing is an experiential transformation that liberates us from unrighteousness. He explains that both forgiveness and cleansing are obtained through the blood of Jesus, which not only breaks the power of sin but also purifies our hearts. Murray encourages believers to actively desire and receive this cleansing through faith, recognizing that it is a divine work that must be embraced for it to manifest in their lives. He stresses the importance of a strong yearning for purity and the necessity of faith in experiencing God's cleansing power. Ultimately, he calls on believers to trust in God's promises for continual cleansing and transformation.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
By Charles Ewing Brown0MAT 9:2LUK 7:47JHN 1:11JHN 14:16JHN 15:3ACT 2:3ACT 8:17ACT 9:17ACT 10:44ACT 19:6ROM 8:1Charles Ewing Brown preaches on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the experiences of believers in the ancient church who were baptized and received the Holy Ghost through the laying on of hands. The sermon delves into various instances in the New Testament where believers were baptized with the Holy Spirit, highlighting the evidence of their prior conversion and regeneration. Brown discusses the significance of the disciples' journey towards sanctification and the need for believers to experience the second crisis of Spirit baptism for a deeper connection with God.
Cultural Christianity
By Oswald Chambers0JHN 15:3Oswald Chambers preaches about the challenges faced by Christians in standing true to Jesus Christ's teachings, emphasizing the need to embrace His view of sin and the world, even if it leads to ostracism. He highlights the importance of being part of the true Church, united to God through personal revelation of Jesus and guided by the indwelling Spirit. Chambers also discusses the test of faithfulness, stressing the need for unwavering loyalty to Jesus Christ in all circumstances. Lastly, he explores the significance of obeying God rather than men, pointing out the tendency to prioritize human infallibility over the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Epistle to the Hebrews
By G.H. Lang0EXO 3:14PSA 119:130ISA 66:2JER 31:34MAT 5:17JHN 15:3ACT 7:51ROM 1:21HEB 1:11JN 2:14G.H. Lang preaches about the significance of God speaking to humanity through His Son, emphasizing the transformative power of God's word in revealing His character, imparting knowledge, and enabling victory over sin and Satan. The sermon highlights the importance of trembling at God's word, acknowledging our insufficiency, and seeking daily holiness through obedience to His commandments. It also explores the historical context of God's communication with mankind, from speaking to select individuals like Abraham and Moses to the broader revelation through prophets to the Jewish people. The sermon delves into the unique and superior nature of God's communication through His Son, who surpasses angels in glory and inheritance.
Letter 47
By James Bourne0EXO 34:6ISA 60:22ISA 63:9EZK 16:6JHN 15:3James Bourne emphasizes the importance of spiritual cleanness and abiding in Christ to remain fruitful and experience His joy. He reflects on personal struggles with worldly distractions and spiritual barrenness, highlighting the need to constantly seek God's presence and maintain a close relationship with Him. Bourne expresses a deep desire to walk in the light, fearing spiritual decay and separation from the Lord, while finding comfort in God's mercy and redemption. He acknowledges the necessity of God's glory in his life and the assurance that God has always been with His people, carrying them through afflictions and showing love and pity.
Edition 10 - Everywhere Preaching the Word
By William Seymour0ISA 55:7MAT 3:11MAT 28:19JHN 15:3JHN 17:15ACT 2:3ROM 6:3ROM 7:2HEB 13:4William Seymour preaches about the powerful experiences of seeking the fullness of God through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. He shares personal encounters of deep prayer, cleansing, and seeking God earnestly. Through a series of spiritual encounters, including visions of the cross, the dove, and the lily, Seymour experiences the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in a profound way. He describes manifestations of speaking in tongues and the overwhelming sense of God's glory and anointing upon him.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Now ye are clean - Καθαροι εστε, Ye are pruned. As our Lord has not changed the metaphor, it would be wrong to change the expression. Through the word - Δια τον λογον, Through that word - that doctrine of holiness which I have incessantly preached unto you, and which ye have received. Perhaps our Lord more immediately refers here to the words which he had spoken concerning Judas, Joh 13:21-30, in consequence of which Judas went out and finished his bargain with the chief priests; he being gone off, the body of the apostles was purified; and thus he might say, Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Now--rather, "Already." ye are clean through--by reason of. the word I have spoken to you--already in a purified, fruitful condition, in consequence of the long action upon them of that searching "word" which was "as a refiner's fire" (Mal 3:2-3).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. These words being inserted in the discourse concerning the vine and branches, and the pruning and purging them to make them fruitful, are thought, by the learned Dr. Lightfoot, to be an allusion to the law in Lev 19:23; by which the fruit of trees, for the first three years, were accounted uncircumcised or unclean, and in the fourth year fit for use; concerning which the Talmudists have a whole tract, called "Orla"; the apostles having enjoyed the ministry of Christ, and been his disciples about such a time. Though the "now" seems to refer to the removal and taking away of that withered and unfruitful branch, Judas. Christ, in Joh 13:10, had told his disciples, that they "were clean, but not all", because the betrayer was among them; but he being discovered by Christ, and ordered by him to be gone, went out from among them about his wicked design; and now Christ could say of them all, that they were clean: which may be understood of their regeneration and sanctification, in which their hearts were sprinkled with clean water; were washed with the washing of regeneration; had their hearts purified by faith in the blood of Christ, and had pure principles of grace formed in their souls; of all which the Gospel of Christ was the instrumental means: or of their justification by the righteousness of Christ, by which they were justified from all sin; and were all fair, and without spot; which was through the Gospel of Christ revealing his righteousness to them, or through the sentence of justification he, by his Spirit, passed upon their consciences. , had told his disciples, that they "were clean, but not all", because the betrayer was among them; but he being discovered by Christ, and ordered by him to be gone, went out from among them about his wicked design; and now Christ could say of them all, that they were clean: which may be understood of their regeneration and sanctification, in which their hearts were sprinkled with clean water; were washed with the washing of regeneration; had their hearts purified by faith in the blood of Christ, and had pure principles of grace formed in their souls; of all which the Gospel of Christ was the instrumental means: or of their justification by the righteousness of Christ, by which they were justified from all sin; and were all fair, and without spot; which was through the Gospel of Christ revealing his righteousness to them, or through the sentence of justification he, by his Spirit, passed upon their consciences. John 15:4 joh 15:4 joh 15:4 joh 15:4Abide in me, and I in you,.... The former of these is an exhortation to continue in the exercise of faith and love upon Christ, holding to him the head, cleaving to him with full purpose of heart, and so deriving life, grace, strength, and nourishment from him; the latter is a promise encouraging to the former; for as Christ is formed in the hearts of his people, he continues there as the living principle of all grace. And so, as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in me; which strongly expresses the necessity of abiding in Christ by fresh repeated acts of faith: and it is easy to observe, that when believers depart from Christ, though it be but partially, and for a time, for they cannot finally and totally depart from him, in what a poor, withered, fruitless condition they are, both in their frames and duties.