Enduring Word John 15 (2024)

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What is the main point of John chapter 15? ›

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.

To abide in Jesus means that we are “all in” and committed to following Him no matter where the path leads us. No matter how difficult the road in front of us may be. A partial commitment to following Jesus does not work any more than a branch that is sometimes connected to the vine.

John 15:18–27 predicts that those who follow Christ faithfully will experience hatred and persecution from the world. The intensity of this experience has varied according to time and culture, but the non-believing world is generally hostile to authentic faith.

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.

It is Jesus, himself, who reveals the symbols found in John 15:1–17. We have the Vinedresser who represents the Father and cultivates his plants, the True Vine who represents Jesus and the fruit's vital life source, and the branches who represent the disciples and who determine the result of fruit.

In John 15 v 6, Jesus is stating that true believers in God must know God personally, listen to God and learn from God and have the Holy Spirit abiding in them ('remain in me'). Therefore, the fruits of the Holy Spirit and obedience to God, will flow out of the believer, empowered by God.

There is no place for unfruitful branches in the community of Jesus, the vine. They are cut off and thrown away to be burned (John 15:6). On the other hand, fruitful branches are pruned/cleansed so they may bear more fruit. This is done by God, who will reward those fruitful branches with whatever they wish (verse 7).

In summary, John 15:4-5 reveals the depth of the Christian faith and the importance of staying connected to our vine, Jesus Christ. This passage reminds us that our union with Him is essential to a fruitful life, and we must remain actively connected to Him to achieve greatness according to His will.

Jesus Christ has given us an example to follow. He wants us to love one another even as he has loved us. As Jesus gave up his life for us, he wants us to do the same for one another.

Jesus said that if you are just like the world they would love you, but since we are chosen out of the world we face hatred. This teaches us that the world loves selfishly which is a direct contrast to how Jesus loves sacrificially (John 15:12). The world loves those who are like it and who have “earned” its love.

What can we learn from John 15 13? ›

Christ's statement in John 15:13 demonstrates His boundless love for us. Jesus literally laid down His own life for His friends, those who obey Him (verse 14). He exhibited the most remarkable display of love when He died for our sins, showing what true, selfless love looks like.

The purpose of Chapter 15, and the Model Law on which it is based, is to provide effective mechanisms for dealing with insolvency cases involving debtors, assets, claimants, and other parties of interest involving more than one country.

Bible Study Ideas and Commentary for John 15:1-17

In Jesus' final teaching to His disciples, He explains that our obedience to Him not only proves that we are His friend and disciple, but also that our obedience is how we experience the joy of our salvation. Through our obedience, we remain in Christ and glorify God.

This is my command: Love each other. It may seem that God's love is demanding. It is full of spirit and promise yet it just simply means that He unconditionally loves all the people in the same way. Therefore, we need to obey His command which is to love other people whatever circ*mstances they might be in.

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.

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.