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1 | what is the greek word for "taketh away" | 1 Cor 11:32 | sharon | 34509 | ||
In the verse John 15:2 I was told that the actual greek word for "taketh away" is actually "lifts up". That would make that verse mean something totally different. It would mean that Jesus lifts up the branch and tends to it to make it more productive. A vinedresser never cuts off a branch unless it is dead. Branches can be thriving but be immersed in dirt where sun and light can't get to it. After the vinedresser tends to it, or washes it off, (sin, in the persons life) it then can be lifted onto a trelis where it has support until it is well enough to produce fruit again. I think that is what Jesus was saying. Any branch (person) in Christ would never be cut off, but tended to until it was healthy again. What are some responses? I just know that Jesus loves the ones who are in Him and wouldn't cut them off if they were just temporarily going in the dirt ( sin). Am I right? sharon |
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2 | what is the greek word for "taketh away" | 1 Cor 11:32 | Mommapbs | 34510 | ||
Greetings Sharon! Consider this passage: "A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. 1 Cor 11:28-32 From these verses it seems to me that the Lord will discipline those He loves, those who are "in the vine" to the point of removing them. This is not to say that they lose their salvation, but they are removed from this earthly existence. ("fallen asleep") The reason is because they are not bearing any fruit - even after much pruning. This is a very sobering train of thought, but one worth considering as we understand the "cost of discipleship!" In Him, Mommapbs |
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3 | Mommapbs, Please describe fruit? | 1 Cor 11:32 | Cyclist | 34518 | ||
Mommapbs, Please describe/define "fruit" as it is used in your answer with scripture reference(s). This is not a challenge to you, I am new to the forum and just would like to know. THANKS! - Cyclist |
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4 | Mommapbs, Please describe fruit? | 1 Cor 11:32 | Mommapbs | 34549 | ||
Greetings Cyclist! "Bear" with me on this- pun intended! What is "fruit?" I believe that fruit is the expression of the presence of Jesus Christ in the life of the believer. Continue the analogy of the vine and the branches. If Jesus is the vine and we are the branches what SHOULD be the expression of His presence IN us? FRUIT - this is the manefestation of "Christ in us!" (Col 1:27) Fruit is the result of a healthy relationship with Jesus. (Trust and obey!) The fruit of the spirit:love, joy, peace, patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,gentlenessand self-control, are qualities that will be evident in the life of one who has yielded his/her life to the Lordship of Christ.(The degree of their operation in our lives can be used as barometer of sorts!) "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Phil 3:11-14 Fruit is always possible for any believer,as Jesus assures us: "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:1-5 Bottom line, we can choose to believe in Jesus and be grafted into the "Vine." (Trust) Afterward, we have the privilege of living in Him which means CHOOSING to live for Him, submitting to HIS will, allowing Jesus to be at work in and through us to bring forth fruit that will last. (Obey) Without Christ at work, the believer is non-productive or fruitless. "If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw,his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work.If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward.If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames." 1 Cor 3:11-15 I trust that God will speak to your heart through these passages of Scripture. Welcome to the Forum! Mommapbs PS: Some might suggest that fruitfulness is measured by those we "win to Christ." But keep in mind, soul winning is yet another result of the work of the Holy Spirit! |
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5 | Mommapbs, Please describe fruit? | 1 Cor 11:32 | Cyclist | 34577 | ||
Thanks for the help Mommapbs! Good scripture references! Keep up the good work! Cyclist |
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