About this episode

Matt Tindale discusses the metaphor of the true vine and its implications for identity and purpose in the Christian faith.

The metaphor of the true vine and its branches, given by Jesus after the last supper, has three parts: a lasting union, an assured identity and a God-given purpose. As we live out being a branch, we keep the Word of God always with us, we get pruned in order to bear fruit and we ask for anything in Jesus' name.

People in this episode

Guest: Matt Tindale

Topics covered

• metaphor
• true vine
• branches
• union
• identity
• purpose
• fruit

Keywords

• true vine
• branches
• Jesus
• last supper
• Word of God
• pruned
• fruit

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The True Vine

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