Fruit of theSpirit

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Fruit of theSpirit

Test Question 1 Fruit of theSpirit

Galatians 2:16 (NIV) 16 know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. Fruit of theSpirit

Galatians 2:20 (NIV) 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Fruit of theSpirit

Galatians 5:1 (NIV) 1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Fruit of theSpirit

Test Question 2 Fruit of theSpirit

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Fruit of theSpirit

So do we Ignore the Law? NO! The standard of holiness hasn’t changed The way we achieve it within us has changed Fruit of theSpirit

So do we Ignore the Law The only one who can live the perfect life of Jesus is Jesus But … through the Holy Spirit Jesus can live in and through us … if we yield ourselves to Him Fruit of theSpirit

Test Question 3 Fruit of theSpirit

Fruit “of the Spirit” The character qualities of Jesus are not produced by us – but produced in us Fruit of theSpirit

John 15:4-5 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Fruit of theSpirit

Fruit “of the Spirit” We must have a dependent connection to the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit ministers Jesus’ presence to us; and produces the very life of Jesus through us. Fruit of theSpirit

Test Total Your Scores Fruit of theSpirit

“Fruit” of the Spirit 1 Not 9 Singular – not plural Holy Spirit produces fruit in us as a whole Fruit of theSpirit

Matthew 15:13 (NIV) 13 He replied, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Fruit of theSpirit

Matthew 7:16-19 (NIV) 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. Fruit of theSpirit

Matthew 7:16-19 (NIV) 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Fruit of theSpirit

One Fruit If the Holy Spirit is going to develop any quality of fruit within us … Then the Holy Spirit will develop them all Fruit of theSpirit

Test A = Self ControlF = Kindness B = PatienceG = Peace C = GoodnessH = Love D = Gentleness I = Faithfulness E = Joy Fruit of theSpirit

Fruit doesn’t grow overnight Grows over time through a process under the sovereign control of God Fruit of theSpirit

Random Qualities? Galatians 5: (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is … love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. … Against such things there is no law. Fruit of theSpirit

Test A = Self ControlF = Kindness B = PatienceG = Peace C = GoodnessH = Love D = Gentleness I = Faithfulness E = Joy Fruit of theSpirit

Test Results Fruit of theSpirit