Project Gutenberg 2005-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 179 Maclaren, Alexander 1826 1910 McLaren, Alexander Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI 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.) Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Bible. John -- Commentaries BS Text Christianity Category: Religion/Spirituality 765461 2025-08-04T05:42:50.717437 text/html 765282 2025-01-11T03:22:40.090137 text/html 376810 2025-08-04T05:43:00.567381 application/epub+zip 386407 2025-08-04T05:42:54.416405 application/epub+zip 350987 2025-08-04T05:42:53.143379 application/epub+zip 716748 2025-08-04T05:43:05.420371 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 687411 2025-08-04T05:42:59.721396 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 552972 2022-09-04T10:06:23.624915 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 731761 2025-08-04T05:42:50.261437 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 731591 2012-10-18T17:17:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17445 2025-08-04T05:43:05.559319 application/rdf+xml 23522 2025-08-04T05:42:53.654383 image/jpeg 4725 2025-08-04T05:42:53.395379 image/jpeg 269727 2012-10-18T17:18:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 371829 2025-08-04T05:42:50.780391 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia