John 15:1-7
The true vine; figuratively and spiritually.Husbandman; keeper of the vineyard. Every branch in me; professed disciple.That beareth not fruit; does not live a holy life.Purgeth it; in the original, cleanseth it; that is, by pruning, which here represents all the discipline to which Christ subjects his disciples. Now ye are clean; pruned, and thus spiritually purified and made fruitful. The word "clean" is used with reference to the word "purgeth" or cleanseth, in verse Joh 15:2. Abide in me, and I in you; the union between Christ and his disciples is mutual. They abide in him by faith, love, and obedience. He abides in them through the Holy Spirit, as the source of their spiritual life, light, and strength. Compare Php 2:12,13. The union of the branch to the vine by a vital communication is no more essential to its life and fruitfulness, than the union of souls to Christ, by receiving and trusting in him as the Saviour, is to their holiness and bliss. Cast forth as a branch; cut off and cast away as a useless branch. This separation of the unfruitful branches takes place in a measure only in this world. It will be completed at the judgment-day. Compare the parable of the tares in the field. Mt 13:24-30,36-43. It shall be done; your prayers offered according to the will of God, shall be answered.
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