John Piper Jan 2, 2005 20 Shares Sermon. II. The life which is naturally Christ's becomes ours through our union by faith with him. This sermon is about how to enjoy God’s Presence. A great truth: put in the form of a simple image; will make some people very disdainful.   The Gospels and Epistles show that many accepted the Lord’s teaching  - and that many did not. Such perfection needs to be anchored, before it can become fulfilled. (2) Luke 15:3-10 talk about Brittany being born and the joy there was. …looks upon us; sees the Spirit of Christ at work within our lives, and then says: ‘You are already clean’. Use the Inspired Scriptures to Rejoice in Hope. Articles Sermons Topics Books Podcasts Filter Resources By Ask Pastor John. A close and vital union joins the branches to the vine, and Christians to their Lord. Daily devotional with John Piper. I. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you() No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine He taught that belief, held on to, through faith; was the one great requirement that set people firmly upon the road to salvation: and urged his followers to walk that way. • The possibility of denying or not abiding in Jesus (13:36-38; 15:6). Obviously it is impossible for a branch to bear any fruit if it has no contact with the life-giving vine. 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Their deliberate acceptance becomes a catalyst; that converts the hope of the divine principle, to the actuality of Christ’s perfection, at work within them. THE VINE IS AN EMBLEM OF CHRIST, ESPECIALLY AS THE SOURCE OF SPIRITUAL LIFE. This saying is used for the purpose of preparing Christ's followers for the world's enmity. John 15:1-11 JESUS: THE TRUE VINE Intro: The last verse in chapter 14 tells us that Jesus and the Disciples are about to leave the upper room. NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines. Firstly: not from ‘some sin(s)’ but ‘from all sin’. What Nicodemus learned that night would prove to … A Life Striving for Total Obedience 2. (B) We were connected to the true vine the moment we received Christ as savior, (…clean because of the word…) Believers are responsible for bearing fruit. (b) They bring forth fruit in us (Matthew 13:23; John 15:5). John 15:3-6. Just as someone may have a bath; then walk along a dusty road, to visit a friend, and have need to wash the dirt off their feet: so with the man or woman who has fully accepted Jesus Christ, as ‘God, Saviour and Lord’. John 14:24. John Piper Oct 12, 1981 248 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him John 15:3. God does not expect perfection of us: but applies Christ’s perfection to us  -  as he does things his way. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) John 15:1-8 EXEGESIS: JOHN 13:31—14:31. Name. But the great aim of the husbandman's care and culture is that fruit may be yielded in abundance. Never miss a post. There is nothing more important than living in God’s Presence. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. John Piper Oct 12, 1981 248 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Desiring God. ... John 15:4 in the Thematic Bible; John 15:4 Cross References; John 15:4 Treasury of Scripture Knowing; John 15:4 Sermons; John 15:4 Prayers; John 15:4 Images; John 15:4 Devotionals; Choose Chapter. The Man Who Came By Night A. Nicodemus (3:1-2) 1. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. He tells the disciples there that they are already clean, so they only need to have their feet washed. Questions and answers with John Piper. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Follow Desiring God on Twitter. This sermon is about how to enjoy God’s Presence. Today, many people, who believe themselves to be Christians: risk losing sight of the truth; and even losing out altogether; as they, too, “search for deeper implications that are not there to be found”. Now ye are clean — All of you, to whom I now speak, are made clean from the guilt and power of sin through the word which I have spoken unto you, whose sanctifying influence has operated on your hearts, and which, when applied by the Spirit, is the grand instrument of purifying the soul.