The Grace Gifts  

August 6, 2023 

Dr. Brad Hoffmann 

John 15:1-7 ESV 

“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. 

 What are the grace gifts? 

 1. There is flourishing. [v2] 

 2. We know that we’re washed. [v3]  

 3. Our capacity is stretched. [v4] 

 4. We experience rest. [v5] 

 5. We know effective prayer. [v7] 

 The Next Steps