I Am the True Vine
Jesus tells the apostles on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane that He is the True Vine and the Father is the Vinedresser.

Jesus tells the apostles on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane that He is the True Vine and the Father is the Vinedresser.
In the upper room after the Lord's Supper, Jesus says, "I Am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd, in comparison to the religious leaders of the day who were anything but good shepherds. But his statement is a fulfillment of the prophesy from Ezekiel 34 where the false shepherds are condemned and the Lord himself takes on the role as the Good Shepherd.
In John 10:1-11, Jesus claims to be the doorway for salvation. He says, “I Am the Door” and if anyone wishes to be saved they must go through me.
In John 8:12-20, Jesus proclaims "I Am the Light of the World." This proclamation came with with a promise: whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.
Jesus claims to be the Bread of Life which fully satisfies and sustains a person spiritually.
Recorded in John 8:48-59, Jesus claims to be God by saying he existed before Abraham. The name of God given to Moses in Exodus is "I Am." Jesus picks up this title and applies it to himself with the bold statement, "before Abraham was, I Am." Those listening tried to stone him to death because they understood perfectly his claim to deity.
Jesus makes the claim: "I Am the Resurrection and the Life" before raising Lazarus from the dead. He asks Martha, "Do you believe this?" This sermon gives insight into what it means to believe in Jesus.
Paul concludes the letter to the Galatians with a summary of his arguments against his opponents. The only thing that matters is being a new creation in Christ Jesus.
Paul is closing the letter to the Galatians with a section of "parenesis" (a rapid fire list of action items). Bear burdens, restore gently, share with your teacher, and sow to the Spirit to reap life are among the actions listed.
Paul tells the Galatians they are now set free from sin, not to continue to feed the sin nature, but to serve joyfully. They must walk by the Holy Spirit in order to experience freedom from sin and it's deadly effects.
No discipline seems pleasant at the time but painful, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (Heb. 12:11)
Paul continues his case to the Galatians to reject legalism. He writes, "For freedom Christ has set us free." Use your newfound freedom, not to sin, but to serve in love.
The Apostle Paul explains some of the benefits of our new life and identity in Christ Jesus.
The Galatian churches were tempted to trade salvation by grace through faith for a works based salvation through legalism.
John 8:2-11 - “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” Jesus restores the dignity of a woman caught in adultery.
Paul describes the curse of returning to the law. We cannot please God by works of the law.
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.
The Apostle Paul chastises the Galatian churches for turning from Jesus to legalism.
The Apostle Paul explains that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus alone.
The Apostle Paul describes a time when he had to confront the Apostle Peter. How can we confront and deal with conflict in a healthy way?
Paul is astonished that someone would experience Jesus and his love, grace, mercy, and power and then so quickly abandon him.
The pure gospel of grace cannot be mixed with legalism. Paul corrects the Galatian churches in their understanding of the gospel.
What is the church and what does it mean to be a member of one? This three part series teaches the doctrine of ecclesiology as a foundation for church membership at Ridgeline.
What is the church and what does it mean to be a member of one? This three part series teaches the doctrine of ecclesiology as a foundation for church membership at Ridgeline.
What is the church and what does it mean to be a member of one? This three part series teaches the doctrine of ecclesiology as a foundation for church membership at Ridgeline.
Paul describes his weakness and how God’s grace is sufficient and his power is made perfect in weakness. We don’t like weakness but there are times when strong is wrong and weakness is the way.
Guest speaker Adam Larew teaches about decision fatigue and how to make better choices, especially the choice for wisdom.
Proverbs 6 describes three types of morally inferior people who we should avoid lest they have a negative influence in our lives.
Solomon teaches his son to be wise with the money and time that had been entrusted to him.