The True Vine (Moody Classics) [Mass Market Paperback]

Andrew Murray (Author)

Book Description

Series: Moody Classics | Publication Date: April 8, 1997

Are you spiritually withered? Do you find yourself lacking the fruit promised to believers by the Apostle Paul? Well, how's your connection to the Vine? In his discussions with his disciples, Christ used the picture of a plant to illustrate the relationship between Himself, the life-giver, and his followers, the life-receivers. Andrew Murray examines this metaphor, taking the reader beyond a mere surface application of this truth to realize the absolute necessity of 'abiding in the vine.' 'Apart from me, you can do nothing.' We can't try to be spiritual. We can't even try to be good. All of our strengths and all of our blessings come as gifts from our heavenly Father. Examine the fifteenth chapter of John with this skilled Bible scholar.

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From the Back Cover

"No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me."Work for Him. Rest in Him.The Vine is the sole provider for the branch. The branch needs only to obey. The care and nutrients the branch receives from the Vine are more than enough to bear all the fruit it can handle.This simple work is written in such a way as to make God's Word clear to anyone who would listen. Andrew Murray was able to reach the young and underprivileged of his day with his straightforward preaching and writing. And as he lived, fully abiding in the Lord, so these words of Christ are made clear for another century.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

ANDREW MURRAY (1828-1917) was a church leader, evangelist, and missionary statesman.  His other books include The School of Obedience, Waiting on God, Absolute Surrender, and The Prayer Life.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; Updated edition (April 8, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802463975
• ISBN-13: 978-0802463975
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,779,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A higher dependance on God, June 18, 2004

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C. Steven Garcia "CS Garcia" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The True Vine (Moody Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the 3rd time through a men's study with Murray's work on John 15. The reality and power of abiding has become a reality in my life and the life of a dozen more who have accepted the challenge to surrender and pray and allow the Holy Spirit and our Lord Jesus to work from within to transform us into the men we were intended to be.

I encourage anyone seeking to truly understand what the Christian life can be to study this work with prayer and surrender. Today I abide in Jesus.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Helpful Guide for Christian Growth, March 14, 2001

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This review is from: The True Vine (Paperback)

This updated classic of Andrew Murray gives the reader a 31 day devotional study of John 15:1-16. Through it the reader learns the keys of abiding in Christ. This tiny volume was packed with material that challenged me to live out these verses in my daily life.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-read for the true believer, May 31, 2010

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J. Preece (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The True Vine (Moody Classics) (Paperback)

The True Vine by Andrew Murray is a classic and I would say a must-read for any true believer and disciple of Christ. Murray outlines John 15 in a very detailed and explanatory manner that goes into the deepest parts of what it means to abide in Christ, to live as a 'vine on the branch'. This can be a tough read, especially for us who've been fed with a lot of milk (soft-teaching) at our church because this book demands a response - are we going to live our lives completely and totally devoted to Christ, or are we going to but cut off and thrown in the fire? Scary stuff, but when you read The True Vine and understand the beauty of surrendering to God, you can't help but want nothing less than to be completely and totally devoted to Him.