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“I AM the True Vine” John 15:1-16 How to Live the Christian Life

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THE REQUIREMENT FOR BEARING SPIRITUAL FRUIT IS CONNECTION TO JESUS, THE VINE. John 15:4-5

Five Keys to Being Connected to the Jesus I.

THE PURPOSE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS TO GLORIFY GOD BY BEARING SPIRITUAL FRUIT.

A. Dependency on God John 7:37-39

John 15:8, 16 What is Spiritual Fruit? In nature, fruit is the overflow of abundance of life. In your Christian life, fruit is the overflow of God.

The Three Types of Spiritual Fruit: 1. Character: The Fruit of the Spirit, which is the personality of Jesus. Galatians 5:22-23

2. Compassion: The Fruit of Love Received and Given. John 15:9-12

3. Converts: The Fruit of Impact in the Lives of Others. John 15:16

B. Steadfastness in the Word John 15:7; John 8:30-31 C. Acceptance of God’s Pruning John 15:2-3 D. Dealing with Sin Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thess. 5: 19

E. Open-hearted Faith in Jesus Christ Rev. 3:20; 1 John 4:15