Bible Study - Neville McIlwrath John 15 v 16 - Chosen, Commissioned, Challenged, Consistent The sermon centred on John 15:16, emphasising that believers are not self-chosen but divinely selected by Christ out of grace, not merit, and commissioned to bear lasting fruit. This fruit is both outward—such as souls saved and ministries advancing—and inward, reflecting the Spirit's character in love, joy, peace, and self-control. The call to fruitfulness demands active, consistent obedience, not passive waiting, and is sustained through abiding in Christ by dwelling in His Word and living in His love. The promise of answered prayer, given repeatedly in the passage, is tied directly to this abiding life, assuring believers that as they remain in Christ, their prayers are heard and their lives are empowered for lasting spiritual impact. The message is both a profound encouragement and a sobering challenge to live with purpose, faith, and perseverance in the Christian journey.
