John 15:5
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

Application: 

The disciples are made clean through the washing of Christ’s word (15:3; see Eph 5:26). This is how we stay clean, too; however, we must remain in Jesus. A branch that’s disconnected from the vine is useless. We also can’t produce fruit unless we remain in Jesus (15:4). 

The idea of “remaining” or “abiding” in Christ relates to intimacy and relationship. Jesus Christ is our source, the only one who can provide the spiritual sustenance and vitality we need to be useful believers. Therefore, we need to spend time with him. You can’t avoid Jesus all week and then show up on Sunday morning expecting growth. We only produce much fruit when we remain in him (15:5).

If someone chooses not to remain in Jesus, they are discarded like a branch and wither. Such branches are gathered and burned. This does not describe hell and cannot mean the loss of salvation because believers are forever secure. We have already seen that everyone who comes to Jesus will never be cast out. If you could lose eternal life, then it was not truly eternal to begin with. 

Instead, the burning represents the consequences of losing fellowship with God and the rewards from Him. If you disconnect from the vine for too long, don’t be surprised if you experience divine discipline, get burned, and see your spiritual life wither. Such a believer is useless to himself, God, and others. If you notice these things happening to you, take action. “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you” (Jas 4:8).

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1051–1052.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be present. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo

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