Lesson 463: THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES (JOHN 15:1,2,5) Part 4

INTRODUCTION:
So far, we have considered the fruitless branch and the fruitful branch. We have also considered progression in fruit bearing. Today, we will consider Christ’s statement. -”Without me ye can do nothing.” May the Lord bless us richly as the study in Jesus name. Amen.

1. A MAN WHO HAS CHRIST HAS EVERYTHING
Anyone who has Christ has life, light, Salvation Joy strength, power, wisdom, righteousness sanctification etc. In short anyone who has Christ has everything. and can do anything.
John15:1,2,5; John3:36; John1:4; Ps.27:1; Neh.8:10, 1Cor.1:22-24; 1Cor.1:30; Ph.4:19; Ph.4:13.

2. MAN WITHOUT CHRIST IS GRASS
Man is made from the dust of the earth. At the very best he is like grass and the flowers of grass. He may blossom in the morning and wither before the sun has set. When Christ leaves a man, all that is left is nothing
Gen.3:17-19; Isa. 40:6-8; 1Pet,1:24-25; Ps.90:5-6; Dan.4:30-37; Judges16:18-20;Jos.7:10-12; 1Sam.4:3-11; 1Sam.4:19-22