1. The Vine
John 15:1-11

2. The Vine The Vine (vs 1) “I am the true vine” (vs 1)
Jesus is contrasting himself with nation of Israel (Ps. 80:8-16; Is. 5:1-7)
Jesus is saying that the true people of God are now those connected to me

3. The Vine The Gardener (vs 2,3) God the Father is the gardener
The gardener cares for and tends for the vineyard. Works to see as much fruit produced as possible
Cuts off branches that don’t bear fruit.
Prunes branches that do bear fruit

4. The Vine The Gardener (vs 2,3)
What does it mean that God cuts off branches?
Doesn’t mean that Christians can lose their salvation (John 10:28,29
Refers to those that have the appearance of Christians but are not truly regenerate
Ex. Judas & Disciples that left Jesus (John 6:66)

5. The Vine The Gardener (vs 2,3) What is the pruning?
The sometimes painful process of becoming like Jesus
2 main pruning shears are the Word of God and Trials (James 1)
The result of pruning is the branches produce even more fruit

6. The Vine
The Branches (vs 4,5)
The branches are the disciples

7. The Vine The Branches (vs 4,5) What does it mean to abide in Christ?
Staying in one place. Remaining connected to Jesus
Attitude of humility and dependence
Constant communication through prayer & scripture
Connected to the Body of Christ/Church

8. The Vine The Branches (vs 4,5) What does it mean to abide in Christ?
A lifestyle that is connected to and cultivating a dependence upon Jesus

9. The Vine The Branches (vs 4,5) What is the fruit? (vs 8-11)
Fruit of the Spirit
Life that brings glory to God
Obedience
Experience the depth of God’s love
Joy of Christ

10. The Vine The Branches (vs 4,5) What is the fruit? (vs 8-11)
The abundant, to the full, eternal life

11. The Vine
John 15:1-11