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BEARING FRUIT. JOHN 15:1-8. Bearing Fruit – John 15:1-8. Every fruitless branch is removed v. 2 Every fruitful branch is pruned to bear more fruit v. 2 Pruning (cleansing) is by the word of Christ v. 3 Bearing fruit is based on abiding in Christ v. 4-5
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BEARING FRUIT JOHN 15:1-8
Bearing Fruit – John 15:1-8 • Every fruitless branch is removedv. 2 • Every fruitful branch is pruned to bear more fruit v. 2 • Pruning (cleansing) is by the word of Christ v. 3 • Bearing fruit is based on abiding in Christ v. 4-5 • Every fruitless branch is burnedv. 6 • Two conditions for acceptable prayer v. 7, Psalm 37:3-5 • How we glorify God v. 8 • How we are His disciples v. 8
What Fruit Are We to Bear? • Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23, Eph. 5:9, Romans 14:15-19 • Ourspeech Matthew 12:33-37 • Our worship Hebrews 13:15-16 • Converts Romans 1:13, Colossians 1:6
Bearing Fruit – Our Purpose • God’s will Luke 8:4-15, 13:6-9 • Jesus died and arose so we could bear fruit Romans 7:4 • Correct basis for discrimination Matt. 7:15-20 • For self-examination Romans 6:21-22 • We will be judged by our works2 Cor. 5:10 What will be your answer to God when you give account to Him?