Once again..those that he takes away never had a saving relationship. They may appear to be saved or attached to the vine but in reality they are not.
They may appear to be attached to the vine?
No, Cygnus Jesus is actually referring to those who are in Him.
Not “appear to be” in Him..
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. John 15:1-2
- Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away;
Jesus warns us we must remain in Him. Those who are in Him, must remain in Him, or be cast into the fire and burned.
If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. John 15:6
Here is how we are instructed to remain in Christ.
Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us. 1 John 3:24
His Commandments are about love.
Loving God and loving people.
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:3
His Commandments are not burdensome.
Why wouldn’t anyone who is in Christ, not want to love Him and love His people?
Why are you fighting against His word?
If we believe Jesus Christ is Lord, why wouldn’t we want to obey Him as our Lord?
JLB
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