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NASB | John 15:4 "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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 15:4 "Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me. |
Subject: Is there no volition? |
Bible Note: Thank you for a terrific note. Now I feel I understand better where you are coming from. Your letter helps me to better see the world in which you live and your practical concerns. Forgive me if I have offended you. In your current note you express genuine concern for the body of Christ as well as the unsaved. I must agree with your observations on where the average person is at and which approaches to evangelism are appropriate and which are not. I seem to have completely misunderstood you and didn't see your admirable spirit and attitude. This is not idle flattery on my part. I am not a flatterer. You deserve credit for a keen mind and a good heart. I will be the first to admit an incorrect perception of you. Thank you again for your current note to me. I will keep it and treasure it. You sound like a person I'd like to be friends with. God bless you richly. As far as the desire to serve, obey and honor God with a clean and godly life, I agree with you 100 percent and admire your stand for right living and pleasing God. From now on, I'll be looking for your questions and notes with great interest. |