Nbook of john i am the vine commentary

Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. Jesus is here declaring that he is the voice of the burning bush. And of course, for john, it is not the miracles or even the teachings of jesus that do this. The union of the human and divine natures, and the fulness of the spirit that is in him, resemble the root of the vine made fruitful by the moisture from a rich soil. I am the true real vine, and my father is the vinedresser v1. In this section, we see another of the i am statements by jesus in that he identifies himself with the true vine and his father as the vinedresser. The vine is the source and sustenance of life for the branches, and the branches must abide in the vine to live and bear fruit. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and.

I am the true vine perhaps the vines which they met with, on their road from bethany to gethsemane, might have given rise to this discourse. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. Without me ye can do nothing the expression without me denotes the same as separate from me. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. I am not quoting any translation but simply paraphrasing the passage in my own words. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. Some of the disciples were probably making remarks on the different kinds of them, and our lord took the opportunity of improving the conversation, according to his usual manner, to the instruction of their souls. Jesus is the true vine bible study and commentary jack. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The true meaning of the metaphor is made clear when we consider the. Although the sound bite perhaps most associated with the passage is i am the vine, you are the branches, that actually introduces the second half of the passage. Now, anytime that you and i might miss the implication of something, the pharisees come to our rescue.

The metaphor of vine and branches begins with the blessing of relationship with jesus and through him with the father john 15. With topical index, and strongs concise concordance and vines concise dictionary of the bible two bible reference classics in one handy volume, and more on. The average mind requires the reiteration of truth before it can make that truth its own. No wise teacher is ever afraid of repeating himself. This becomes the definition of jesus in johns gospel, that he is the i am of exodus, and if the people were willing to understand his words and actions signs, they would recognize him. In the old testament the vine is the type of israel, planted by the almighty as the husbandman to adorn, refresh, and quicken the earth psalms 80. He that abideth in me, and i in him, the same beareth much fruit. By matt broadway september 26, 2014 september 26, 2014 john, sermons. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels.

Jesus, of course, is the vine, and the branches are people. He who abides in me, and i in him, bears much fruit. A drama is unfolding in this passage, and indeed, in our lives. Glorifying god by bearing fruit in union with christ. Vines expository commentary on isaiah vines expository commentaries vine, w. But israel proved itself the degenerate plant of a strange vine. Ryan dixon, dan griffith and stephen lee started true vine, a micro brewery in tyler, texas. I am the vine, ye are the branches christ here repeats what he said of himself, the vine, for the sake of the application of the branches to his disciples. Vine s expository commentary on isaiah vines expository commentaries vine, w.

The reason jesus doesnt just say, i am the vine you are the branches, but includes the vinedresser in the metaphor i am the true vine, and my father is the vinedresser, verse 1, is that he wants us to know two great things that the father does in tending the vine and the branches. Vines expository dictionary of new testament words, by. He brought to all his writings a level of exegetical care and precision that is. In the 15th chapter of the gospel of john a drama is unfolding in the form of a parable told by jesus. If a man abides in me and i in him, he will bear much fruit. God and israel in which he called israel his vineyard. I am the vine and you are the branches john 15 bible commentary produced by tow project new year, new brew. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. May 06, 2012 readers familiar with john s gospel will recognize in the opening i am of this lesson a linking of its imagery of the vine with other distinctive johannine images of the identity and mission of jesus in relation to that of his chosen community of followers i am bread of life, 6. Jesus, i am the true vine seven i am statements of jesus book of john and the i am statement of revelation. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e.

It contains 66 books 39 books in the old testament, which is the revelation of. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Mccoy dear baptized, now before the feast of the passover, when jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this. Sproul provides us with a lesson on fruit production and noting the difference between branch removal and pruning. It contains 66 books 39 books in the old testament, which is the revelation of god before christ. This weeks text divides into two halves with the repetition of jesus i am at john 15. Vines expository commentary on isaiah vines expository.

As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine. Vines expository commentary on isaiah vines expository commentaries. Along the way, jesus talked to them about abiding in him. There are some similarities between the vine in john and other sections in the synoptics. Dec, 2004 the future vine symbolizes the earth in the last days ripe for gods judgment of wrath. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Jesus declares he is the true vine and his disciples are the branches 15. Bible study commentary on jesus the great i am i am the true vine life in the vine and the heavenly gardeners care.

I am the vine and you are the branches john 15 bible. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. Though i am glad i found newbigen to supplement this, i am glad to have this to learn from and consult. When youre joined with me and i with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. The text as a whole begins instead with the vine and the vinegrower god. Authors preface to an exegetical commentary on john. Vines versebyverse commentary on john offers a depth of understanding that both new and. John 15 commentary jesus calls the disciples to remain in him. I am the true vine, and my father is the vinedresser. I am referring to the things that the father has given to me to do. I am the true vine, and my father is the husbandman. If jesus is the true vine, then his father is the vinedresser 644, the one who tenderly cares for the vine, cutting and pruning so that it produces the maximum amount of fruit possible.

The future vine symbolizes the earth in the last days ripe for gods judgment of wrath. These are the blessed words spoken by our lord in his parable of the vine and the branches. John 15 niv bible i am the true vine, and my father. John tells the good news about jesus a free bible version and commentary on the gospel of john in easy english. Glorifying god by bearing fruit in union with christ desiring god 2014 conference for pastors the pastor, the vine, and the branches. I hesitate to give a rankings on best john commentaries since there are still so many great commentaries on john which i have not seen. The metaphor in john 15 is of a vine and its branches. See below for a listing of where jesus used the word i am to describe himself. Upon leaving the upper room, jesus and the disciples went out to the mount of olives.

Jesus had already said, i am the light of the world john 8. He used the metaphor of a grape vineyard, explaining. He that abideth in me, and i in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit. Vines profound commentaries on the person and work of christ in one volume. Home books the gospel of john commentary chapters 111 by chapter john. William edwy vine, author of the celebrated expository dictionary of new testament words, was one of the great evangelical bible scholars of the twentieth century. In the same manner, it appears to me that the whole people of christ. There are some references in the old testament, which refer to israel as a vine. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit, he takes away. That people which was called of old the people of god was divided into twelve tribes, and over and above the other tribes it had the levitical order, which itself again carried on the service of god in various priestly and levitical suborders. We are talking about one of your favourite topics this morning fruit. The various themes introduced in chapter were developed through chapter 14, including the key elements of a farewell speech.

I love the confrontation in the gospel of john when he speaks of abrahambefore abraham was, i am. Some scholars suggest that chapters 15 17 were inserted later. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible new testament. It is true that simple knowledge of the word is not enough. It is he who, coming after me, is preferred before me, whose sandal strap i am not worthy to loose. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. Readers familiar with johns gospel will recognize in the opening i am of this lesson a linking of its imagery of the vine with other distinctive johannine images of the identity and mission of jesus in relation to that of his chosen community of followers i am bread of life, 6. Vine s expository commentary on isaiah vines expository commentaries. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. A free bible version and commentary john s first letter in easyenglish. Vine not only wrote the famous dictionary, he was also the author of timeless.