I'm always blessed by the sermons in this series. I'm always glad to look at the comments and see that it's been helpful for others as well. This one stood out to me, so I thought I'd drop a comment. :)
I was surprised there were no comments here since it is so well done. His sermon really lets people know the seriousness of doing things in church but not really believing and how these may end up in Hell for not really believing. Jesus wanted us to know that we stay connected to Him no matter where we are. Jesus is the main resource that we have in this life instead of looking for it everywhere but Him. Relying and obeying only on Christ in dependence on Him. Thank you for teaching me so much!
You don't need to do anything to remain in His love.He loves you regardless of what you do or don't do.The Holy Spirit will cause you to want to do whatever God wants you to do simply because you'll want to.Its a really cool experience!
@@tammyhicks8699 Thanks for the response. Yes, his love is unconditional. But what about living in this love/remaining in it? Didn't this sermon and John 15:10 clearly say that we remain in it by obedience?
I had just finished reading the book of John and had started in the book of Isaiah. I got to Isaiah 4 tilted, The Branch of the LORD. The word branch and it’s use made think of John 15. I looked up sermons explaining this and God chose this one for me…literally. I was in the other room and this sermon started playing. I took it as, “this must be what God wants me see.” This was such an awesome interpretation of the text. The Holy Spirit was revealing the exact words you spoke in my Spirit so I know we serve the same amazing God. To God be the glory for using you to bring a dynamic interpretation and thank you for tending the flock well. God has blessed you and now I too am blessed.
Dear Pastor Steven, A GREAT THANKS TO GOD FOR ALL YOUR LONG STUDIES, AND YOUR ABIDING LIFE IN CHRIST, SO YOU ARE ENABLED TO BUILD UP THE BODY OF CHRIST!!! MAY YOU BEAR MUCH FRUIT FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!!!!
Thank you so much for your videos. Each one is drenched with the teachings of the Holy Spirit. I learn a lot about God's Word and I am able to share His Word in my bible study!
no one can be in Christ and be dead. Jesus said in Jn 15 that to Know God and Jesus Christ IS eternal life. If your interpretation ids correct, can yo show me a verse,oth3r than this, that shows that one can be in Christ and be unsaved?
GOOD Talk till 24:00 in ...a big contradiction ,, the branch is in him (the vine) but not really according to the speaker hmmmm I thought he was calvinist ... but he says man is to first abide in Him and then God in him. Man initiates to abide in God and then God in him. which is what the scriptures say.
He is a calvinist. The point is Scripture says things that seem to “contradict” but they dont. Scripture isnt always simplistic and speaking on the same level. Sometimes its from the full reality of how God sees it and other times Scripture speaks from the partial human perspective that is more aid to practically help us out. For example Scripture says draw near to me and I will draw near to you. Jesus said no one comes to me unless the Father draws him to me. No one comes to Hod unless God draws him yet we dont experience the nearness of God practically until we have drawn to him. That is a real fair question tho. There are other things like that all up and down the Bible
He’s comparing the unregenerate natural man doing religious works but not a possessor of the Holy Spirit and thus eternal life and those who are regenerated, made alive in Christ, and true possessors of eternal life because they are indeed born again. Compare religious Nicodemus to a born again child of God who is a new creation in Christ Jesus. To inherit eternal life you must be born again. The true born again child of God will grow in the likeness of Christ. We must test ourselves to see if we are truly in the faith, where is the evidence? If the root is in Christ the fruit will be manifest, and even more so as the true gardener does His work to prune the believer. All glory to God!
This has meant so much to me right now! I desperately needed to understand how to abide. And now I do! Thank you!
I'm always blessed by the sermons in this series. I'm always glad to look at the comments and see that it's been helpful for others as well. This one stood out to me, so I thought I'd drop a comment. :)
Thank You mr Steven, you are the light of the world, thanks again
I was surprised there were no comments here since it is so well done. His sermon really lets people know the seriousness of doing things in church but not really believing and how these may end up in Hell for not really believing. Jesus wanted us to know that we stay connected to Him no matter where we are. Jesus is the main resource that we have in this life instead of looking for it everywhere but Him. Relying and obeying only on Christ in dependence on Him. Thank you for teaching me so much!
Amen sister
Should I obey to remain in his love (for me) or because I love him (for him)
You don't need to do anything to remain in His love.He loves you regardless of what you do or don't do.The Holy Spirit will cause you to want to do whatever God wants you to do simply because you'll want to.Its a really cool experience!
@@tammyhicks8699 Thanks for the response. Yes, his love is unconditional. But what about living in this love/remaining in it? Didn't this sermon and John 15:10 clearly say that we remain in it by obedience?
Blessed sermon by great man of God.
This is one of the greatest inspiring words of our Lord Jesus Christ
May God count us worthy to escape these things coming on this world and to stand before the Son of Man, maranatha brother's and sister's
I love Steve Lawson..what an amazing Bible teacher.
Grade A preaching. Obviously Calvinism takes its toll, but a small price to pay to listen to such great preaching.
but at 33:00 he said the verse abide in me and I God will abide with you ...man first step abide and then God will ,,,,
This sermon is really amazing, things I have never thought of
Amen Jesus Christ He is The Father
I had just finished reading the book of John and had started in the book of Isaiah. I got to Isaiah 4 tilted, The Branch of the LORD. The word branch and it’s use made think of John 15. I looked up sermons explaining this and God chose this one for me…literally. I was in the other room and this sermon started playing. I took it as, “this must be what God wants me see.” This was such an awesome interpretation of the text. The Holy Spirit was revealing the exact words you spoke in my Spirit so I know we serve the same amazing God. To God be the glory for using you to bring a dynamic interpretation and thank you for tending the flock well. God has blessed you and now I too am blessed.
Bless you Pastor Steve……deep word.
I'm so so grateful for this word. Be blessed
Dear Pastor Steven, A GREAT THANKS TO GOD FOR ALL YOUR LONG STUDIES, AND YOUR ABIDING LIFE IN CHRIST, SO YOU ARE ENABLED TO BUILD UP THE BODY OF CHRIST!!! MAY YOU BEAR MUCH FRUIT FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!!!!
I fully enjoyed this message
At last, I understand this passage.
I am blessed. I have to save this video for future use
Thank you so much for your videos. Each one is drenched with the teachings of the Holy Spirit. I learn a lot about God's Word and I am able to share His Word in my bible study!
NOT lukewarm preaching here.
God be praised!!!
Does bearing no fruit or bad fruit mean you lost your soul?
How do you know if you bear bad fruit?
This was good, thank you!
Such a blessing to US all.
Hm Should I obey to remain in his love (for me) or because I love him (for him)?
Can a branch that doesn't bear fruit or a branch that bears bad fruit still get saved?
no one can be in Christ and be dead. Jesus said in Jn 15 that to Know God and Jesus Christ IS eternal life. If your interpretation ids correct, can yo show me a verse,oth3r than this, that shows that one can be in Christ and be unsaved?
GOOD Talk till 24:00 in ...a big contradiction ,, the branch is in him (the vine) but not really according to the speaker hmmmm I thought he was calvinist ... but he says man is to first abide in Him and then God in him. Man initiates to abide in God and then God in him. which is what the scriptures say.
He is a calvinist. The point is Scripture says things that seem to “contradict” but they dont. Scripture isnt always simplistic and speaking on the same level. Sometimes its from the full reality of how God sees it and other times Scripture speaks from the partial human perspective that is more aid to practically help us out. For example Scripture says draw near to me and I will draw near to you. Jesus said no one comes to me unless the Father draws him to me. No one comes to Hod unless God draws him yet we dont experience the nearness of God practically until we have drawn to him. That is a real fair question tho. There are other things like that all up and down the Bible
Much as I admire and appreciate Steve Lawson, beginning a Bible study with levity just does not set the right tone for me.
A lot of assumptions at minute 24. Sad
Either you bear fruit or you don’t!!
He’s comparing the unregenerate natural man doing religious works but not a possessor of the Holy Spirit and thus eternal life and those who are regenerated, made alive in Christ, and true possessors of eternal life because they are indeed born again. Compare religious Nicodemus to a born again child of God who is a new creation in Christ Jesus. To inherit eternal life you must be born again. The true born again child of God will grow in the likeness of Christ. We must test ourselves to see if we are truly in the faith, where is the evidence? If the root is in Christ the fruit will be manifest, and even more so as the true gardener does His work to prune the believer. All glory to God!
*29:09** Completely wrong, that's not what Jesus meant with fruit*
What do u think Jesus meant with fruit?
Would you not see a contrast between this passage and Galatians 5? Just curious, not trying to start a fight or anything. :)
@@karrs7032 Fruit = miracles that glorify the Father (John 15:8 _By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit_ )