From the recording John The Gospel An Intimate Review
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Letter of Apostle John – The Gospel
An Intimate Review
Pt 6
By Lawrence DeMetrius
Loving Jesus Christ is Obeying Him
In [Jn 14:15; 15:14] the idea of SAYING one loves another is nice. But LOVE expressed through action is even better. This principle originates from Yahweh. [St Jn 3:16; I Jn 4:8-21] In this passage Christ, reiterates that genuine LOVE for Him and Yahweh is best expressed with faith filled obedience to divine directives. He admonished those who profess to LOVE Him by saying,
If you LOVE Me, keep My commandments.
[Jn 14:15]
*love Gk #25 agapao (ag-ap-ah-o) it means to love in a social or moral sense
1. social is…
a. pertaining to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations
b. being friendly, seeking and enjoying the companionship of others
c. of, connected with, or suited to a polite society
d. living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community, rather than in isolation
e. of or relating to human society and involved in many social activities
f. of or relating to the life, welfare, and relations of humans within a community
2. moral is…
a. of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong
b. expressing or conveying truths or counsel as to right conduct
c. founded on the fundamental principles of right conduct rather than legalities, enactments or customs
d. capable of conforming to the rules of right conduct
e. being chaste or virtuous in sexual matters
f. of, relating to, or acting on the mind, feelings, will, or character
*keep Gk #5083 tereo (tay-reh-o) it means to…
1. guard from loss or injury by keeping the eye upon
2. fulfill a commandment and detain in custody
3. maintain, withhold for personal ends and keep unmarried
*commandments Gk #1785 entole (en-tol-ay) it is…
1. an injunction which is…
a. a judicial process or order requiring the person or persons to whom it is directed to do or to refrain from a particular act
b. an act or instance of enjoining
c. a command, order or admonition
2. an authoritative prescription, which is…
i. the act of prescribing and that which is prescribed
• to prescribe is to appoint, ordain, enjoin and lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed
3. a direction given as a rule of action or conduct
4. a procedural rule, as for the performance of some technical operation
In [Jn 14:16-18, 26; 16:7-15] it is noted that the Holy Ghost is given to be a COMFORTER, TEACHER and REMINDER to those who purpose in heart to KEEP the COMMANDMENTS of Jesus Christ.
*Comforter Gk #3875 parakletos (par-ak-lay-tos) it is…
1. one who intercedes, which is to…
a. act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition
b. mediate or attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups
2. one who consoles, which means to…
a. alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of
b. give solace and comfort
*teach Gk #1321 didasko (did-as-ko) it means to instruct
*said Gk #2036 epo (ep-o) it means to speak or say by word or writing
In [Jn 14:19] Christ notes that the Holy Ghost is not RECEIVED by the WORLD because it does not SEE or KNOW the Holy Ghost. Jesus Christ said that people of the WORLD in general, will no longer SEE Him after His Crucifixion as they did while He dwelt on earth in mortal form. However, His true disciples will continue to SEE Him. They LIVE because He LIVES within them. [Jn 15:1-5] True life is KNOWING YAHWEH and HIS Son Jesus Christ. [I Jn 5:20]
*world Gk #2889 kosmos (kos-mos) it is an orderly arrangement or decoration and the world including its inhabitants
*receive Gk #2983 lambano (lam-ban-o) it means to take or get hold of
*seeth Gk #2334 theoreo (theh-o-reh-o) it means to be a spectator of, discern, experience and acknowledge
*knoweth Gk #1097 ginosko (ghin-oce-ko) it means to know absolutely
*know Gk #1492 eido (i-do) it means to see, know and clearly understand
*live Gk #2198 zao (dzah-o) it means to live
In [Jn 14:20, 21] Christ teaches that THE HOLY GODHEAD dwells within each born-again believer through the Holy Ghost. Another promise given by Christ to His brethren is the MANIFESTATION of Himself.
*manifest Gk #1718 emphanizo (em-fan-id-zo) it means to exhibit in person and disclose by words…
1. exhibit is to…
a. offer or expose to view
b. present for inspection
c. manifest or display
d. place on show
e. explain or make manifest
2. disclose is to…
a. make known, reveal or uncover
b. cause to appear, allow to be seen and lay open to view
In [Jn 14:22-25] it is expressed that there is no greater WITNESS of Christ than Yahweh, HIS FATHER. In fact, Yahweh’s intervention is required in order for one to realize Who Christ really is. [St Jn 6:44, 45, 65; II Tim 2:26] Upon reverent inquiry of the Testimony of Christ, Yahweh by the Holy Ghost, draws inquiring souls to Christ for spiritual regeneration and lifelong discipleship. [Mt 11:28-30] Yahweh and Christ make their ABODE with them who KEEP the WORDS and SAYINGS of Christ.
*words/sayings Gk #3056 logos (log-os) it is…
1. something said including the thought
2. a topic or subject of discourse
3. a reasoning of the mental faculty or motive
4. a computation which is a making sense of a thing
5. the Divine Expression of Yahweh in the Person of Jesus Christ
*abode Gk #3438 mone (mon-ay) it is a staying and a residence
In [Jn 14:27] Jesus Christ promises divine PEACE to His Brethren. By it, they are able to keep their HEARTS from being TROUBLED or AFRAID.
*peace Gk #1515 eirene (i-ray-nay) it is peace and prosperity
*heart Gk #2588 kardia (kar-dee-ah) it is the heart, figurative of thoughts and feelings, the mind and middle
*troubled Gk #5015 tarasso (tar-as-so) it means to stir and agitate
*afraid Gk #1168 deiliao (di-lee-ah-o) it means to be timid
Jesus Christ the True Vine
In [Jn 15:1] Jesus Christ teaches that He is the TRUE VINE and Yahweh is the HUSBANDMAN. Christ decrees Himself as such because there would come liars professing the same glory. [Mt 7:15-21; 24:5, 11, 24; II Cor 11:3, 4, 13-15] As the HUSBANDMAN of HIS vineyard, Yahweh only cultivates that which produces FRUIT that pleases HIM. HE has nothing to do with that which produces LIES, other than to JUDGE, CONDEMN and DESTROY it.
*true Gk #228 alethinos (al-ay-thee-nos) it means truthful or full of truth
*vine Gk #288 ampelos (am-pel-os) it is a vine as coiling about a support
*husbandman Gk #1092 georgos (gheh-ore-gos) it is a land-worker or farmer
In [Jn 15:2] Christ teaches that VINES have BRANCHES, some of which do not bear FRUIT. Yahweh takes away from HIS VINE BRANCHES that are non-productive or do not bear FRUIT that is to HIS liking.
*branch Gk #2814 klema (klay-mah) it is a limb or shoot as if broken off
*beareth Gk #5342 phero (fer-o) it means to bear or carry
*taketh away Gk #142 airo (ah-ee-ro) it means to…
1. lift or take up and away
2. raise the voice and keep the mind in suspense
3. sail away or per Hebrew culture, experience sin
*fruit Gk #2590 karpos (kar-pos) it is fruit as plucked
*purgeth Gk #2508 kathairo (kath-ah-ee-ro) it means to….
1. cleanse or prune, which is to…
a. cut or lop off superfluous twigs, branches, or roots
b. remove, rid and clear of anything undesirable
2. expiate, which means to atone for and make amends or reparation for
The definition of BRANCH gives credence to the idea of LIMBS or SHOOTS that are already PURGED from a VINE. Thus, PURGED BRANCHES are likened to APOSTATES, which Apostle John makes note of. [I Jn 2:18; Jn 6:60-69] There is something about PURGED BRANCHES that made them too weak to BEAR FRUIT of TRUTH. If they are not strengthened by that which nurtures TRUTH they eventually FALL OFF. [St Jn 3:19; Rev 3:8-10] In [Jn 15:4, 5-11; 8:31, 32; Ps 1:3; II Jn vs 7-11] Christ admonishes the FRUITFUL BRANCHES to continue ABIDING in Him and let Him continue to ABIDE in them. This is necessary in order for them to continue being FRUITFUL unto THE LORD.
*abide Gk #3306 meno (men-o) it means to stay in a given place, state, relation, or expectancy
In [Jn 15:11; II Cor 12:9] Christ explains that He speaks living words to His disciples so that His personal JOY might REMAIN and be FULL within them.
*joy Gk #5479 chara (khar-ah) it is cheerfulness and calm delight
*remain Gk #3306 menu (men-o) it means to stay in a given place, state, relation, or expectancy
*full Gk #4137 pleroo (play-ro-o) it means to…
1. make replete, which is…
a. complete, filled by or with and abundantly supplied and provided
b. stuffed or gorged with food and drink
2. cram into as if a net and level up as if a hollow
3. furnish and imbue, which is to…
a. impregnate or inspire, as with feelings and opinions
b. stain or saturate with moisture, color, etc.
4. diffuse, which is to…
a. pour out and spread, as a fluid
b. scatter widely and thinly
5. influence and satisfy
6. execute an office or finish a period or task
7. verify or coincide with a prediction
The Commandment of Love
In [Jn 15:12, 17; 13:34, 35] Christ gives His brethren the ultimate commandment to LOVE one another as He LOVES them. He explains that there is no greater expression of LOVE than one laying down their own life for a friend. This He Himself did for FRIEND and FOE. While it may not be necessary to literally be killed to save one’s friend, Christ is clear about His expectation of His disciples genuinely LOVING one another at all times as He does.
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