“Abiding is Remaining in Fellowship: Another Look at John 15:1-6,” Joseph C. Dillow, Bibliotheca Sacra 147 (Jan-Mar 1990): 44-53. Joseph Dillow defends the view that John 15:1-6 is dealing with fellowship, not eternal salvation. He cites three lines of support for his view. 1) “Every branch in Me” most naturally refers to genuine believers. 2)

I remember once being so thirsty I literally thought I might die. A friend and I had rashly set out on a strenuous mountain climb with what turned out to be too little water. Neither of us were experienced climbers. We picked a hot day to climb. When we started it was in the nineties.

Dear Servant of the Lord, Thank you for your generosity in sending me your publications. I praise God for your admirable (and thoroughly Biblical) stand as to what salvation is and is not. Throughout the entire world there is a tremendous need for teaching like yours. Keep going forward. CV Hiawassee, GA Thanks. I needed