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August 23, 1987
Failure in Christian living ultimately results from a failure in understanding what the Christian life is all about. Christians who strive to understand biblical doctrine will learn how to remain in Christ. Alistair Begg explains what happens to those who do not bear fruit and do not remain in Christ. Diligence in prayer and time in the Word of God are essential for healthy Christian living.
1“I am the rtrue vine, and my Father is sthe vinedresser. 2tEvery branch in me that does not bear fruit uhe takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, vthat it may bear more fruit. 3Already wyou are clean xbecause of the word that I have spoken to you. 4yAbide zin me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5I am the vine; ayou are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bbears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not abide in me che is thrown away like a branch and withers; dand the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7If eyou abide in me, and my words abide in you, fask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8gBy this my Father is glorified, that you hbear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.
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