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Branches Quote by Francis Schaeffer

“They are equal reality. They are two streams of present reality, both equally promised. The Christian dead are already with Christ now, and Christ really lives in the Christian. Christ lives in me. The Christ who was crucified, the Christ whose work is finished, the Christ who is glorified now…” quote by Francis Schaeffer
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“They are equal reality. They are two streams of present reality, both equally promised. The Christian dead are already with Christ now, and Christ really lives in the Christian. Christ lives in me. The Christ who was crucified, the Christ whose work is finished, the Christ who is glorified now, has promised (John 15) to bring forth fruit in the Christian, just as the sap of the vine brings forth the fruit in the branch.”

Francis Schaeffer

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Source Book: The God Who Is There, 1974

Christian reality is a present, shared experience of Christ both in the dead and living, promising spiritual fruit as believers remain connected.

In simple terms: Christ lives now in believers, producing spiritual fruit.

Key Takeaway

Stay connected to Christ to bear spiritual fruit.

Themes

faith spiritual growth Christianity

Mood

hopeful reverent

Type

doctrinal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Worship
  • personal prayer
  • community fellowship

Key Concepts

Union with Christ fruitfulness eternal presence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience Christ’s presence daily?
  • What fruit do you see growing in your life?
A Different Perspective

Some may view this as metaphorical rather than literal.

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