The Disconnection Paradox

I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.  John 15:5  NASB Apart from me – On the surface, Yeshua’s claim seems patently false.  Just look around.  Men have accomplished amazing things apparently without any…

Active Paradox

For apart from me you can do nothing.  John 15:5  NASB Nothing – The Greek word translated “nothing” is oudeis, from ou (meaning “not”) and heis (meaning “one”).  Literally it means “not one thing.”  Yeshua is speaking to His disciples.  He tells them that He is the vital energy of their lives (the vine).  They…

Much

“he who abide in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit”  John 15:5 Much – Last year I severely pruned the grapefruit tree behind my house.  I cut and chopped and whacked the useless branches.  This year I picked so many grapefruit that I had to use wheelbarrows to haul the fruit away. …