Guest guest Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 A 'true believer' bears a lot of fruit on his branch of the Vine.... Dear All, So, what is a 'true believer'? Christ says that a 'true believer' (disciple) bears much fruit, and that this is the proof that they are a true believer (a disciple): " By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. " (Christ Jesus - John 15:8) Here is the parable in which Christ made it clear that we can do nothing; not even bear any [spiritual] fruit, unless 'we branches' abide in the Vine [abide in the DiVine]: Jesus is the Vine - Followers Are Branches (New American Standard) " I am the true vine, and My Father is the vine-dresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit. You are already 'clean' because of the 'Word' ['spiritual vibrations'] which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch, and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you. By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples [and Shri Mataji's disciples]. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father's commandments, and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. (Christ Jesus - John 15:1-11) violet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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