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Fruit of the Spirit

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Fruit of the Spirit

The fruit of the Spirit the apostle Paul lists in Galatians 5:22-23 is a mark of a supernaturally changed heart and by studying each of the listed virtues we can understand what it means to develop such a heart - to grow in Christlike character.

In speaking of the nine character traits known as the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23, author Jerry Bridges says,

This is an awesome list of character traits to pursue, and our first reaction, if we are realistic at all, is probably to say, “I can’t work on all of these.” That is indeed true, if we were left to our own devices. But these traits are the fruit of the Spirit, the result of His work within us. This means not that we bear no responsibility for the development of Christian character but rather that we fulfill our responsibility under His direction and by His enablement.

The fruit of the Spirit is a mark of a supernaturally changed heart and by studying each of the listed virtues we can understand what it means to develop such a heart - to grow in Christlike character.

Sermons from this Series

Nov 29

2015

Nov 22

2015

November 22, 2015

Gospel Kindness and Goodness

Preacher: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Titus 3:1–8, Ephesians 2:8–10, Galatians 6:9–10, Romans 2:4 Series: Fruit of the Spirit

Nov 15

2015

November 15, 2015

Patience with our Sovereign God

Preacher: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 5:7–11, Ephesians 4:1–3, Isaiah 40:1, Proverbs 14:29, Psalm 86:15, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 1:15–16 Series: Fruit of the Spirit

Nov 8

2015

November 8, 2015

Peace

Preacher: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 14:17–19, Hebrews 12:14, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:6–9 Series: Fruit of the Spirit

Nov 1

2015

November 1, 2015

Permanent Joy

Preacher: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 16:16–22, Psalm 16:11, Hebrews 12:1–2 Series: Fruit of the Spirit

Oct 25

2015

October 25, 2015

The Power of Love

Preacher: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 John 3:16–18, 1 John 4:7–11, Galatians 5:22–23 Series: Fruit of the Spirit

Oct 18

2015

October 18, 2015

Introduction to the fruit of the Spirit

Preacher: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 5:16–25 Series: Fruit of the Spirit