Summary of the two passages: both passages teach the same truth. Jesus presents the truth negatively; Paul presents it positively. Jesus states the truth while Paul lives the truth. Jesus is saying that without Him, we can do nothing. Paul is saying with Him, we can do everything. In John, no fruit without Christ; in Philippians, much fruit in Christ.
I. Without Christ, we cannot bear any fruit for God (Jn. 15:5). II. With Christ, we will be enabled to do all things He wants us to do (Phil. 4:13).
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Dr. Mark Herzer has been the pastor of Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church (P.C.A.) in Warminster, PA since 1997. Before this, he was ordained to labor as an Assistant Pastor of Korean United Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia (1992-1995). He received his M.A.R. and Ph. D....
