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John 15:6
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Jesus the True Vine
5I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.6If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.7If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
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Summary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
If a man abide not in me - Our Lord in the plainest manner intimates that a person may as truly be united to him as the branch is to the tree that produces it, and yet be afterwards cut off and cast into the fire; because he has not brought forth fruit to the glory of his God. No man can cut off a branch from a tree to which that branch was never united: it is absurd, and contrary to the letter and spirit of the metaphor, to talk of being seemingly in Christ - because this means nothing. If there was only a seeming union, there could be only a seeming excision: so the matter is just where it began; nothing is done on either side, and nothing said to any purpose. He is cast forth - Observe, that person who abides not in Christ, in a believing loving, obedient spirit, is - 1. Cut off from Jesus, having no longer any right or title to him or to his salvation. 2. He is withered - deprived of all the influences of God's grace and Spirit; loses all his heavenly unction; becomes indifferent, cold, and dead to every holy and spiritual word and work. 3. He is gathered - becomes (through the judgment of God) again united with backsliders like himself and other workers of iniquity; and, being abandoned to his own heart and Satan, he is, 4. Cast into the fire - separated from God's people, from God himself, and from the glory of his power. And, 5. He is burned - is eternally tormented with the devil and his angels, and with all those who have lived and died in their iniquity. Reader! pray God that this may never be thy portion.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch . . . withered . . . cast into the fire . . . burned--The one proper use of the vine is to bear fruit; failing this, it is good for one other thing--fuel. (See Eze 15:1-5). How awfully striking the figure, in this view of it!
John Gill Bible Commentary
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you,.... Abiding in Christ is here explained by his words or doctrines abiding in his disciples; by which are meant his Gospel, and the truths of it. This abides when it comes in power, and becomes the engrafted word; and may be said to do so, when such, in whose hearts it has a place, and has taken deep root, continue to have a relish and savour of it, a true and hearty affection for it, esteeming it above their necessary food; when they hold fast the profession of it, stand fast in it, steadfastly abide by it, and constantly attend on it; all which is a considerable evidence that they do, yea, there is a promise that they "shall continue in the Son and in the Father", Jo1 2:24; The blessing and privilege that such shall enjoy is, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you; or, as some copies read it, "it shall be given you": but this must be understood not of temporal things, as riches, honours, profits, pleasures, or whatever even the carnal mind of a believer himself may sometimes desire; but of things spiritual, and with such limitations and restrictions as these; whatever is according to the will of God, for the Spirit of God himself asks for no other for the saints; whatever is for the glory of God, and for their own spiritual profit and edification; and whatever is agreeably to the words and doctrines of Christ, which abide in them. Every thing of this kind they ask in faith, and with a submission to the divine will, they may expect to receive.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
15:6 Anyone who does not remain in Christ is separated from the vine and its life. A living branch produces clusters of grapes (15:5). Connection with the vine allows the life of Jesus to flow fruitfully through the disciple. Those who claim to be attached to Christ but yield no fruit are useless and will be burned.
John 15:6
Jesus the True Vine
5I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.6If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.7If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
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Bearing Fruit
By David Wilkerson5.6K51:34Bearing FruitMAT 6:33JHN 15:1JHN 15:6JHN 15:10PHP 1:11COL 1:10In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of maintaining communion with the Lord in order to glorify Him and bear fruit. He warns against filling our minds with worldly things, such as watching inappropriate movies, as it can dull our spiritual sensitivity and lead us astray. The preacher also highlights the significance of pleasing God through bearing fruit and ministering to Him. He shares a personal experience of witnessing a disturbing and demonic performance at a gathering, which prompted him to seek the Lord's guidance and run away from the evil.
Grafted in Christ
By David Wilkerson4.8K58:19ChristJHN 15:2JHN 15:6ROM 11:20ROM 11:23EPH 2:1JAS 1:6In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of a vine and its branches to explain the relationship between believers and Jesus. He emphasizes that just as a vineyard owner prunes the branches to bear more fruit, God will remove any cause for unbelief in the hearts of believers. The preacher encourages the congregation to see themselves as luscious grapes, bringing life to others through their relationship with Christ. He also warns against pride and urges believers to continue in God's goodness, lest they be cut off like the natural branches. The sermon concludes with the reminder that even those who have fallen into unbelief can be grafted back into God's love and grace.
"Ministry of Jesus to Troubled disciples." Ch. 14 (Keswick Convention 1973)
By Eric J. Alexander3.8K1:00:28DisciplesJHN 13:1JHN 14:12JHN 14:25JHN 15:6In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of resting on the wisdom, word, and work of God. He highlights that our faith and confidence should be specific and grounded in Jesus. The sermon focuses on the last words of Jesus in the Book of the Passion, chapters 13 to 21, which hold special significance as they were spoken on the night before his crucifixion. The preacher also discusses the importance of obedience as evidence of love and the role of the Holy Spirit in enabling believers to live a life of consistent obedience.
Die Feinde Des Evangeliums Sollen Abgeschnitten Werden (German)
By Richard Wurmbrand3.2K41:57GermanMAT 5:44MAT 18:21LUK 15:20JHN 15:6ROM 12:19GAL 5:122PE 2:22In this sermon, a young man shares his personal testimony of being freed from prison and his desire for forgiveness from his father. He believes that if he sees white bags hanging on the cherry tree in front of his parents' house, it will signify his father's forgiveness. As the train approaches his parents' house, he is filled with anxiety about whether or not the white bags will be there. The sermon then transitions to a discussion about the seriousness of sin and the consequences of being an enemy of the Gospel. The speaker emphasizes the need for repentance and keeping the door open for those who want to turn to God. The sermon concludes with a story about a father who reassures a restless young man that his house is filled with white kitchenware, symbolizing his father's love and acceptance. The sermon encourages listeners to take sin seriously and to seek forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
(Fury of Fire) 09 - Close to Being Cursed
By Milton Green3.2K53:47CursedMAT 7:21MAT 13:24MAT 13:40MAT 24:3JHN 15:6In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the wheat and the tares from Matthew 13. He explains that the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom, while the tears represent the sons of the evil ones. The enemy who sowed the tears is identified as the devil. The preacher emphasizes that there will be a harvest at the end of the age, and the reapers will be the angels. He also mentions that the angels will blow the trumpet and unleash fire as a form of judgment. The preacher encourages the listeners to seek revelation in the Word of God and to let go of old traditions or wrong teachings. He urges them to listen to the entire series of tapes in order to fully understand the teachings.
The Saint's Horror at the Sinner's Hell
By C.H. Spurgeon1.9K49:53NUM 16:1PSA 26:9MAT 6:33JHN 15:6HEB 10:31REV 14:18In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the gathering of sinners and the consequences they face. He uses the example of the rebellion of Korah and his followers, who were swallowed up by the earth as punishment for their defiance. The preacher then shifts focus to a greater gathering that is happening every day, where God is gathering his enemies to ultimately destroy them. He compares this gathering to a huntsman surrounding his prey, emphasizing the divine power and justice at play. The sermon concludes by discussing the gathering of souls in the afterlife, where sinners await judgment before the ultimate judge.
(John 15 #1) I Am the True Vine
By Ed Miller1.6K57:46MAT 6:33LUK 18:31JHN 15:1JHN 15:4JHN 15:6In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the statement made by Jesus, "I am the true vine." He emphasizes that even though the disciples had been familiar with the concept of the vine for thousands of years, it was radical for them to hear that they were not the vine. The preacher highlights the importance of God's revelation in understanding the truth, as the disciples did not comprehend the clear statements made by Jesus until God unveiled it to them. The sermon also touches on the themes of abiding in Christ and how Jesus deals with the vine.
How to Bring Forth Much Fruit
By Michael Ngubane9181:08:38JHN 15:1JHN 15:6JHN 15:13In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of love and obedience in the life of a believer. He emphasizes that Jesus considers his followers not just as servants, but as intimate friends. Jesus demonstrated the greatest love by laying down his life for his friends, and he commands his disciples to love one another in the same way. The preacher also highlights the analogy of Jesus as the true vine and his followers as branches, emphasizing the need for fruitful lives and the pruning process that leads to greater fruitfulness.
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.
Numbers 35:11
By Chuck Smith1Refuge in ChristSafety in AbidingNUM 35:11PSA 46:1PSA 91:2MAT 11:28JHN 14:6JHN 15:6ACT 4:12ROM 6:23HEB 10:271JN 2:1Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the Cities of Refuge as a foreshadowing of Christ, illustrating how these cities provided safety for those who accidentally killed someone, while highlighting the cultural context of revenge. He explains that just as the cities offered protection to the innocent, Jesus Christ serves as the ultimate refuge for humanity, shielding us from the consequences of sin and death. Smith stresses that true safety is found only in abiding in Christ, and warns against seeking refuge in anything other than Him, as only He can provide true salvation.
Wicked Men Useful in Their Destruction Only
By Jonathan Edwards0NUM 14:21PRO 11:1EZK 15:2MAT 3:10JHN 15:6ROM 11:22Jonathan Edwards preaches on the importance of bringing forth fruit to God, using the analogy of a vine tree to illustrate how unfruitful individuals are like barren trees that are ultimately useless unless they bear fruit. He emphasizes that man's highest end is to serve and glorify God, and if one fails to do so actively, they will be passively useful only in their destruction. Edwards urges listeners to examine themselves, strive to be actively useful by bringing forth fruit to God, and warns of the consequences of remaining unfruitful, highlighting that God will glorify Himself in the ruin of those who do not fulfill their purpose.
Gifts of Healings, and Miracles
By Smith Wigglesworth0Spiritual GiftsHealingMAT 5:13JHN 15:6Smith Wigglesworth emphasizes the necessity of spiritual growth and the active pursuit of God's gifts, particularly healing and miracles, in the life of believers. He warns against spiritual stagnation and encourages the congregation to press forward, seeking a deeper relationship with God and the manifestation of His power. Wigglesworth shares personal experiences of healing, illustrating the importance of compassion, longsuffering, and the need to confront evil forces with faith. He asserts that the gifts of the Spirit are available to those who are willing to be broken and transformed by God for His glory. Ultimately, he calls for a hunger for more of God and a commitment to live in accordance with His will to see miracles unfold.
The Gifts of Healing and the Working of Miracles
By Smith Wigglesworth0HealingMiraclesMAT 5:13JHN 15:6Smith Wigglesworth emphasizes the necessity of spiritual growth and the active pursuit of God's gifts, particularly healing and miracles, in the life of believers. He warns against spiritual stagnation and encourages the congregation to press forward in their faith, relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and empowerment. Wigglesworth shares personal experiences of healing, illustrating the importance of compassion, longsuffering, and the need to confront evil forces with authority. He asserts that true miracles come from a deep connection with God and a willingness to be used as vessels for His glory. Ultimately, he calls for a hunger for more of God and a commitment to His will in order to see the gifts of the Spirit in operation.
Withered Branches
By Andrew Murray0Abiding in ChristSpiritual VitalityPSA 1:3JER 17:7MAT 13:22JHN 15:4JHN 15:6ROM 11:221CO 2:5GAL 5:22HEB 6:42PE 1:10Andrew Murray emphasizes the critical importance of truly abiding in Christ, warning that one can appear connected to Him yet still be cast forth like a withered branch. He identifies various reasons for this state, including a lack of understanding of the Christian calling, worldly distractions, and reliance on human wisdom rather than divine power. Murray calls for self-examination within the church to identify those who may be withering in their faith and urges believers to embrace the necessity of abiding in Christ for spiritual vitality. He encourages a vigilant and prayerful attitude towards maintaining a fresh and fruitful relationship with the Lord, reminding us that true safety lies in our union with Him.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
If a man abide not in me - Our Lord in the plainest manner intimates that a person may as truly be united to him as the branch is to the tree that produces it, and yet be afterwards cut off and cast into the fire; because he has not brought forth fruit to the glory of his God. No man can cut off a branch from a tree to which that branch was never united: it is absurd, and contrary to the letter and spirit of the metaphor, to talk of being seemingly in Christ - because this means nothing. If there was only a seeming union, there could be only a seeming excision: so the matter is just where it began; nothing is done on either side, and nothing said to any purpose. He is cast forth - Observe, that person who abides not in Christ, in a believing loving, obedient spirit, is - 1. Cut off from Jesus, having no longer any right or title to him or to his salvation. 2. He is withered - deprived of all the influences of God's grace and Spirit; loses all his heavenly unction; becomes indifferent, cold, and dead to every holy and spiritual word and work. 3. He is gathered - becomes (through the judgment of God) again united with backsliders like himself and other workers of iniquity; and, being abandoned to his own heart and Satan, he is, 4. Cast into the fire - separated from God's people, from God himself, and from the glory of his power. And, 5. He is burned - is eternally tormented with the devil and his angels, and with all those who have lived and died in their iniquity. Reader! pray God that this may never be thy portion.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch . . . withered . . . cast into the fire . . . burned--The one proper use of the vine is to bear fruit; failing this, it is good for one other thing--fuel. (See Eze 15:1-5). How awfully striking the figure, in this view of it!
John Gill Bible Commentary
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you,.... Abiding in Christ is here explained by his words or doctrines abiding in his disciples; by which are meant his Gospel, and the truths of it. This abides when it comes in power, and becomes the engrafted word; and may be said to do so, when such, in whose hearts it has a place, and has taken deep root, continue to have a relish and savour of it, a true and hearty affection for it, esteeming it above their necessary food; when they hold fast the profession of it, stand fast in it, steadfastly abide by it, and constantly attend on it; all which is a considerable evidence that they do, yea, there is a promise that they "shall continue in the Son and in the Father", Jo1 2:24; The blessing and privilege that such shall enjoy is, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you; or, as some copies read it, "it shall be given you": but this must be understood not of temporal things, as riches, honours, profits, pleasures, or whatever even the carnal mind of a believer himself may sometimes desire; but of things spiritual, and with such limitations and restrictions as these; whatever is according to the will of God, for the Spirit of God himself asks for no other for the saints; whatever is for the glory of God, and for their own spiritual profit and edification; and whatever is agreeably to the words and doctrines of Christ, which abide in them. Every thing of this kind they ask in faith, and with a submission to the divine will, they may expect to receive.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
15:6 Anyone who does not remain in Christ is separated from the vine and its life. A living branch produces clusters of grapes (15:5). Connection with the vine allows the life of Jesus to flow fruitfully through the disciple. Those who claim to be attached to Christ but yield no fruit are useless and will be burned.