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John 15:3 - The Cleansing Power of God's Word.

John 15:3 (NIV) You are already clean 
because of the word I have spoken to you.  

John 15:3 (NLT) You have already been pruned 
and purified by the message I have given you.  

INTRODUCTION

Jesus makes a distinction between two kinds 
of pruning: (1) cutting off and (2) cutting 
back branches. Fruitful branches are cut back to 
promote growth. In other words, God must sometimes 
discipline us to strengthen our character and faith. 
But branches that don't bear fruit are cut off 
at the trunk not only because they are 
worthless but also because they often infect the rest 
of the tree. People who don't bear fruit for 
God or who try to block the efforts of God's 
followers will be cut off from his life-giving power. 
[Life Application SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   The more a grapevine is pruned, the more 
grapes will be produced and the better they will 
taste. When a grapevine goes dormant in winter, it 
is time to trim off old branches and any 
leftover fruit. New branches will then form, and from 
this an abundant harvest will be reaped. 
   In John chapter 15, Jesus uses the 
grapevine to teach us about the Christian life. Christ 
represents Himself as the vine; when we receive Him, we 
become as the branches on that vine. However, for 
us to yield fruit, there must be a continual 
pruning of the old ways, which leads to new growth 
in the Spirit. 
   The Father is represented as the 
husbandman who does the cutting by His Word. It is in 
this sense that Jesus says, "You are already 
clean, because we have been pruned by the Word when 
we are born again. We cannot purge ourselves of 
sin, but God sends His Word so that its power 
might do the pruning we desperately need. Then, as 
we abide in Jesus through obedience to His 
Word, His life flows through us, producing "the 
fruit of the Spirit" (Galatians 5:22). 
   Is your life producing fruit that 
glorifies God, or are you being drained by the sin 
that is clinging to you? God promises that, 
through His Word, you can be clean and free to grow 
in Christ. Submit to His pruning, and you will 
experience an abundant harvest! 
   Father, thank You for the love You show 
me in my fallen state, and for Your efforts to 
save me from sin. Help me to appreciate Your gift 
and trust You more each day. [The Most Amazing 
Bible Promises by Amazing Facts] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

John 15:3: The Cleansing Power of God's Word.

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2023/20231013-0922.html 

Ephesians 5:26 - Oh, the Cleansing Power of 
God's Word. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2004/20040625-1156.html 

John 17:17 - Holiness from God's Word.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20201007-1438.html 

Hebrews 4:12 - Power Greater Than Nuclear.

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220118-0930.html 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

https://abible.com/links/