Joh 15:4-10 | TNotes | STEP | 15:4 The term remain (Greek menō ) is key to understanding 15:4-10 . A growing disciple, in whom the Father and the Son live through the Spirit, must be continuously connected to Christ (see 14:16-25 ; 15:26 ).

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‏ John 15:4-10

15:4 ^a The term remain (Greek menō) is key to understanding 15:4-10 ^b. A growing disciple, in whom the Father and the Son live through the Spirit, must be continuously connected to Christ (see 14:16-25 ^c; 15:26 ^d).
15:6 ^e Anyone who does not remain in Christ is separated from the vine and its life. A living branch produces clusters of grapes (15:5 ^f). 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.
15:7 ^g Those whose lives are in harmony with Jesus may ask for anything because their prayers are controlled by his word. Their prayers will be answered and bring glory to God (14:10-13 ^h).
15:8 ⁱ True disciples will experience a transformed, fruit-bearing life because they live in a relationship of love with both Jesus and the Father (15:9-10 ^j).
15:10 ^k Just as Jesus demonstrated his love for the Father by obeying his will (14:31 ^l), Jesus’ disciples exhibit their love through obedience to him (13:34-35 ^m; 14:15 ⁿ; 1 Jn 2:5 ^o; 5:2-3 ^p).