What is "fruit that will last"? John 15:16 (NIV)?

"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last." John 15:16 (NIV)





How has John 15 borne fruit in your life as a Christian? What does "fruit that will last" mean to you? Again, I am looking for real experiences, not pat answers or mere theology.





How does this tie in to John 14:21 %26amp; 23?

What is "fruit that will last"? John 15:16 (NIV)?
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law (Galatians 5:22).


Although I cannot honestly say that all of these fruits have developed and matured within me, I can say that I can see how God has planted these seeds in my life and how they are growing.


I raised 4 daughters as a single parent and of course I had my rough times and I prayed and asked God for His peace, you know, the peace that passeth all understanding (Phillipians 4:7) because I honestly thought I was losing my mind. God has moved through the years in my life and placed me a position where I enjoy true peace. My mind is becoming more clear and I can think on the things of God. I can speak peace into the lives of my children who are now raising their own families and they actually listen (surprise!) as I share with them the Word of God. They apply these lessons in their own lives and they too enjoy some peace. This is one of the fruits that will last because as I learn, I teach my children who will in turn teach their children and so on. This is only one example of the fruit that He is bringing to bear in my life. The others are also becoming manifest and as they manifest themselves with me, I pass them on to those around me who will in turn pass them on. Others have commented to me about how I handle everyday situations with gentleness, love, kindness, faith, etc. And, sometimes I'm not even really aware of these actions. But, these are fruits that are being made manifest in my life and as they are shared with those around me and they partake (enjoy) this fruit, they will in turn share with those around them and the cycle will continue. This is how the fruits will last.
Reply:John 15: 16 ends with "I command you to love each other."





In 1 Corinthians 13: 8 we are told Love will last forever, but prophecy and speaking in unknown languages and special knowledge will all disappear.





Each of these are fruits of the spirit and only Love will last.
Reply:Things that you do in life for others with out expecting something in return, things that you do for show or self motivation will is considered bad fruit.
Reply:Jesus is talking about the fruit of the Spirit.
Reply:'Fruit that will last' means saved souls. Souls that are going to have eternal live and shall never be overcome by death. Souls where the Spirit of the Lord resides and are loved by God through our Lord Jesus Christ.


Thus we are chosen by our Lord Jesus Christ to go and get new and saved souls. Some people say it born again souls.
Reply:Forgive Affirmed Spirit





Healing be unto you and yours and me and mine


In Forgive Affirmed Spirit


~skahhh