Project Gutenberg 2005-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 86 Maclaren, Alexander 1826 1910 McLaren, Alexander Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Charles Franks, John Hagerson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI" by Alexander Maclaren is a theological commentary written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the Gospel of John, specifically chapters fifteen through twenty-one, exploring the teachings and events surrounding the life of Jesus, emphasizing the themes of love, unity, and the relationship between Christ and His followers. Maclaren's exposition seeks to unpack the depth of Christian doctrine and its practical implications for believers. At the start of this exposition, the author introduces the profound metaphor of the vine and the branches, illustrating the deep spiritual connection between Christ and His followers. Maclaren elaborates on the essential nature of this relationship, stressing that just as a branch cannot bear fruit unless it abides in the vine, Christians cannot achieve true spiritual life and productivity apart from Christ. He discusses how pruning—the cutting away of what is unfruitful—is both necessary and painful, leading to greater fruitfulness for those who remain united with Him. Additionally, Maclaren highlights the reciprocal nature of Christ’s love for His disciples and their corresponding love for one another, articulating that true discipleship is marked by obedience and a shared commitment to live out their faith. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Christ’s teachings and the Christian experience, inviting readers to contemplate their own connection to the vine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Bible. John -- Commentaries BS Text Christianity Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 765289 765169 2024-10-04T07:03:58.303322 2023-10-04T06:55:44.012452 text/html text/html 765282 765162 2024-10-04T07:03:58.623309 2023-10-04T06:55:44.230420 text/html text/html 376730 2024-10-04T07:04:09.190245 application/epub+zip 386417 2024-10-04T07:04:02.595315 application/epub+zip 350999 2024-10-04T07:04:01.188310 application/epub+zip 716748 2024-10-04T07:04:14.505278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 687411 2024-10-04T07:04:08.278283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 552972 2022-09-04T10:06:23.624915 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 731761 731692 2024-10-04T07:03:57.817308 2023-10-04T06:55:43.655370 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 731591 2012-10-18T17:17:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 269727 2012-10-18T17:18:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19329 2024-10-04T07:04:14.642208 application/rdf+xml 23522 2024-10-04T07:04:01.766283 image/jpeg 4725 2024-10-04T07:04:01.493289 image/jpeg 371767 2024-10-04T07:03:58.691319 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia