“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.  John 15:1-9

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1. The Trinity at work in Creation: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 3:22-24, Genesis 11:1-9

2. The Trinity at work in Re-Creation: Ephesians 1:3-14

3. The Trinity at work in the Gospel: Acts 4:23-31

4. The Trinity at work in Fellowship – (2 Corinthians 13:14)

a. The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ

1. Communing with Him in our obedience

2. Communing with Him in the painful process of purging

3. Communing with Him in His soul-satisfying joy

THIS WEEK

b. The Love of God, The Father: His Work of Adoption

1. What happens in our adoption?

a. Old family relationship are cut: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 1 Peter 4:1-4

b. Old family traits are removed: Eph. 2:1-5, Eph. 4:20-24, 1 John 3:4-10

c. New family relationships are established: 2 Cor. 6:17-18, Hebrews 2:10-12, 1 John 3:14

d. New family traits implanted: Romans 5:15, Jeremiah 32:39-41