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“So what does it mean for God to remove a branch? A fruitless branch has already lost its vital connection to the vine. The complete absence of fruit shows that the branch is no longer drawing life from the stalk. Note that there is no speculation about what might cause a branch to become...

Understanding is one thing, obeying and persevering to the end is another. Branches (followers of Jesus) that were once attached to the vine (Jesus) are removed by God (the Father) for cause.

Christians. OSAS (Once Saved Always Saved)?

Is Jesus talking about disciples who were doing that and stopped? What happens to them after they are removed by the Father?

* I might not have been bitten if I’d stopped feeding the cat. * He was a Christian before becoming homeless, struggled with mental health issues, and rejected God and Jesus. I hate how it ended between us but I’m glad that I fed him, and thankful for a handful of others who did too.

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit.” (John 15:1-2, NRSV) “So what does it mean for God to remove a branch?” (Craig R. Koester, The Word of Life: A Theology...

“What am I going to do after the election results are in? The same thing I’ve been doing throughout my 25+ years of ministry: Pray for our leaders. Preach Jesus as King!” https://x.com/shane_pruitt78/status/2117747416082571701?a=ZUhRKo68mAI30nJZ4vM&s=61

“If you’re wondering why America is collapsing, remember that it’s soaked in innocent blood. Repent and turn to Christ.” https://x.com/dalepartridge/status/2117857140190945497?a=4maKYcRdthJEZrCOH2c&s=61

“O for grace to study the Bible with Jesus as both our teacher and our lesson!” - C.H. Spurgeon

From my X / Twitter “For you” feed this morning - “Today, someone you helped will tell people you’re a bad person. Welcome to teaching.” https://x.com/fixingeducation/status/2117957100945158279?a=PG9VWY6cFeNzK17Yi4U&s=61