Last week, we saw that Jesus used the image of a vine and its branches to illustrate the relationship that exists between him and his followers, and we saw that this life-giving union between vine and branch would surely result in fruit being produced in the life of the believer.  In these verses, we will [...]

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It can be difficult to have real peace when everything around you seems to be falling apart.  In this passage, Jesus promises his disciples that they will have peace during the most difficult circumstances.  We are assured that God will take care of his people and that he will one day deliver them from all [...]

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The Holy Spirit works in the lives of believers to make them more and more like Jesus Christ.  During this life, he “sanctifies” us, which simply means that he makes us more holy day by day.  Romans chapter six explains a great deal about our sanctification. Grace is emphasized so much in the first five [...]

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