Transcript The Fruit Of The Spirit

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Against such there is no law.
What Is Meant By “Fruit”?
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Three primary uses in the Bible
– A reproduced “kind” or “offspring”,
whether animate or inanimate (Gen 1:1112, 21, 24-25)
– The results of one’s work, effort, or
entitlement (Mark 12:2)
– Outward expression of attitudes and
dispositions that reveal the inward
character of man (Gal 5:22-23)
Bible Lessons About Fruit
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Reoccurring References Throughout
– Garden Of Eden
– Parable Of The Sower (Luke 8)
– Parable Of The Wicked Husbandmen
(Mark 12:1-2,3-11)
– The Farmer’s Patience (James 5:7)
– The Vine & The Branches (John 15:1-8)
Jesus In Matthew 7:16-20
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Relationship Of Tree To Its Fruit
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Good tree produces good fruit
Corrupt tree produces evil fruit
Good tree cannot produce evil fruit
Corrupt tree cannot produce good fruit
Every tree that does not bring forth good
fruit is cut down and cast into the fire
The Fruit declares the type of tree - either it
is good or it is corrupt (there is no inbetween)
May Only Be One Or The Other
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Matthew 12:33-35
– Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else
make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is
known by his fruit. O generation of vipers, how can ye,
being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of
the heart the mouth speaketh. A good man out of the
good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and
an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil
things.
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James 3:11-12
– Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water
and bitter? Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive
berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield
salt water and fresh.
Nature of Fruit of the Spirit
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But – contrast with works of the flesh (Gal
5:19-21, Jas. 3:13-18)
Of the Spirit – that which is revealed by
Spirit in Word (Rom. 8:5-10)
Fruit – outward expression of attitudes and
dispositions that reveal the inward character
(Jn. 15:5)
Against such there is no law – no
condemnation when walking according to the
Spirit (Rom. 8:1-4)
Love (agape)
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Active good will toward one’s
fellowman; seeks highest good, not
ignore or hate
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 – attributes of
love (Gal. 6:10; Matt. 5:44; Jn. 15:1213;
Joy (chara)
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True happiness, rejoicing
Dependent on one’s relationship with
God (Jn. 15:11; Rom. 15:13)
Not dependent on pleasantness of
earthly circumstances (Rom. 14:17;
Phil. 2:17; Heb 10:34)
Peace (eirene)
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Spiritual soundness of body, mind,
welfare, prosperity, contentment
To be found with God, fellowman, and
self (Rom. 5:1; 12:18; Phil. 4:6-7)
Longsuffering (makrothumia)
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“Long-tempered”, steadfastness,
endurance, forbearance
Bearing long in teaching and help
without losing temper or patience (2
Tim. 4:2)
Kindness (chrestotes)
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Gentle, mellow, easy (Matt. 11:28-30);
calm and gentle disposition, not
caustic
God’s goodness to us leads us to be
gentle with others (Col. 3:12-13)
Goodness (agathosune)
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Uprightness of heart and life; seeks
the benefit and help of others,
generous (Eph. 5:9)
Opposite of what is evil/bad and
mean/grudging; can be both kind and
strong
God’s nature (Rom 11:22)
Faithfulness (pistis)
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One who can be relied on, loyalty can
be depended on (Matt. 25:21; 1 Cor.
4:2)
Loyalty to God and men (Rev. 2:10;
Tit. 2:10)
To be faithful, we must have
knowledge of God’s word and act on it
(Rom 10:17; James 2:26)
Gentleness (prautes)
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Meekness, mild, gentle; not weakness
or cowardly (Matt. 11:29; Jas. 1:21; 1
Pet. 3:15)
Longsuffering while patiently
confronting sins and sinners (Gal. 6:1;
2 Tim. 2:24-26)
Self-Control (egkrateia)
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Temperance, self-mastery, self-control
in all areas of life (1 Cor. 9:25-27; 2
Pet. 1:6)
Necessary dominion over one’s
thoughts, words, and actions (Acts
24:25)
Is The Fruit In You?
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Crucify the flesh with its passions and
desires, and then live in the Spirit (Gal
5:24-26)
Are you bearing the Fruit Of The Spirit
in every way?
Love Joy Peace Longsuffering Kindness
Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness
Self-Control