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Tag Archives: John 15:1-8
Unfruitfulness
“He also spoke this parable: ‘A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I … Continue reading →
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God Prunes Us
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear fruit. You are already clean … Continue reading →
Posted in evangelism, God`s word, Jesus, Meaning and Purpose, plants, Soul Winning, Textual study
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7 Spiritual Tests
The book of 1 John was written for four stated purposes: (1) “that your joy may be full” (1:4); (2) “so that you may not sin” (2:1); (3) “concerning those who try to deceive you” (2:26); (4) “that you may … Continue reading →
Posted in christian growth, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Humility, Love, Repentance, salvation, Sin, Textual study, Word Study
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