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Putting On the Lord Jesus Christ I. Introduction II. Phase 1/Phase 2 Distinction III. Phase 1 – Salvation Foundation IV. Positional Truth V. Phase 2 – Spirituality VI. Conclusion 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 Love (1 Cor 13:4-8a) suffers long is kind does not envy does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails Joy Peace Longsuffering Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 Love (1 Cor 13:4-8a) suffers long is kind does not envy does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails Joy Peace Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Longsuffering 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

“suffers long” “longsuffering” The Bible Knowledge Commentary, (New Testament edition, pg. 535) “…the capacity to be wronged and not retaliate.”

Levels of Personal Vengeance • Avoidance/silence (as tools of retaliation) • Irritation • Shortness (of consideration or temper) • Resentment • Bitterness • Hatred • Scheming/stewing • Verbal attack (criticism/backbiting/cursing/defamation) • Overt retaliation (physical assault/legal action)

Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 Love (1 Cor 13:4-8a) suffers long is kind does not envy does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails Joy Peace Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Longsuffering 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

“is kind” crhsteu,omai (CHRĒSTEUOMAI) I. to show one's self mild, to be kind, use kindness www.blueletterbible.org, “Outline of Biblical Usage”

Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 Love (1 Cor 13:4-8a) suffers long is kind does not envy does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails Joy Peace Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Longsuffering 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

“is kind” “kindness” crhsteu,omai (CHRĒSTEUOMAI) I. to show one's self mild, to be kind, use kindness www.blueletterbible.org, “Outline of Biblical Usage” “kindness” crhsto,thj (CHRĒSTOTĒS) a thoughtful disposition of heart reflected in benevolence toward others

Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 Love (1 Cor 13:4-8a) suffers long is kind does not envy does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails Joy Peace Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Joy Peace Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Longsuffering Kindness 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Kindness of God Luke 6:35 “But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.” Titus 3:4-5 “But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,…” Eph 2:4-7 “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”

Unkindness Aloof Unconcerned Heartless Indifferent Callous Insensitive Thoughtless Unsympathetic Uncharitable Uncaring Uncompassionate Heartless Callous Harsh Nasty Spiteful Hateful Malicious Cruel

Our Heart Condition Reflects Our True Person Prov 23:7 “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. ‘Eat and drink!’ he says to you, But his heart is not with you.” James 1:26 “f anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.”

Unkindness Aloof Unconcerned Heartless Indifferent Callous Insensitive Thoughtless Unsympathetic Uncharitable Uncaring Uncompassionate Heartless Callous Harsh Nasty Spiteful Hateful Malicious Cruel

Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 Love (1 Cor 13:4-8a) suffers long is kind does not envy does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails Joy Peace Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Longsuffering Kindness 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

“does not envy” ouv zhlo,w (OU ZELOŌ) Vine’s (ZELOŌ) “to be zealous, moved with jealousy”

“does not envy” Vine’s zhlo,w (ZELOŌ) “to be zealous, moved with jealousy” Vine’s fqone,w (PHTHONEŌ) “to envy”; to bear “the feeling of displeasure produced by witnessing or hearing of the advantage of prosperity of others” Vine’s “The distinction lies in this, that envy [PHTHONOS] desires to deprive another of what he has, jealousy [ZELOS] desires to have the same or same sort of thing for itself.”

“jealousy” “boiling over” in a desire to selfishly extract from a relationship something for oneself that another has

Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 Love (1 Cor 13:4-8a) suffers long is kind is not jealous (NASB) does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails Joy Peace Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Longsuffering Kindness 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

“does not parade itself” ou` perpereu,omai (OU PERPEREUOMAI) perpereu,omai (PERPEREUOMAI) to boast one's self a self display, employing rhetorical embellishments in extolling one's self excessively www.blueletterbible.org, “Outline of Biblical Usage”

Love does not Parade Itself Rom 4:1-2 “What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.” Gal 6:14 “But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”