Again, in Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Upon this pillar we must stand, in Romans 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT BIBLE STUDY FULL
Faithfulness to God, faithfulness to worship, faithfulness to service, faithfulness to family, faithfulness to daily responsibilities - this one can be all-encompassing!īut how Scripture clearly values this as part of Christian service - for us as believers to be full of faith in all our service to God.īut our faith needs to step on solid ground when we first come to Him as sinners, as found in 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”Īnd our Lord’s perfect response to faithfulness, found in Luke 5:20 “And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.” But internally, so very important to development in every believer. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”įaithfulness, perhaps the most valued outward sign. The most powerful blessing, found in Colossians 1:11 “Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness ”Īnd of course, that found in James 1:3,4 “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. That’s a promise you can take with you on every journey through life’s twists and turns, and the Holy Spirit builds that into every believer. Romans 5:4 And patience, experience and experience, hope:” What better way to describe the need for patience than with a remedy we all need at numerous points in our lives: Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience Patience is the most challenging fruit to watch as it manifests itself.
We can only watch the process unfold naturally through the Spirit. Huffman Jr.“A watched pot never boils.” Emphasis on both the “watched” and the “never” for this application! We can’t force fruit of the Spirit, just like we can’t force an apple to grow.
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT BIBLE STUDY SERIES
This Study Through the Bible Course is based on a sermon series by John A. This study will examine our need for, and the steps to attain, self-control. Only through the power of the Holy Spirit can we die to our sinful nature and live a life fully honoring to God. Solve the problem of acting like yourself. Gentleness revolutionizes our view of how God treats us, how we evaluate ourselves, and how we relate to others. The purpose of this study is to give us a proper understanding of gentleness, and how the Holy Spirit can use it to transform our lives. The revolutionary power of becoming meek. The purpose of this study is to help us recognize God's faithfulness and develop a desire to imitate it. Session Sevenįaithfulness is an ethical virtue that governs our behavior. This study discusses how the Holy Spirit makes it possible for us to abandon our old lives, adopt a God-centered goodness, and reveal that goodness through actions. What does it mean to be good, and how can we do it? The purpose of this study is to enlarge our understanding of God's kindness and put it into action. Learn to experience and demonstrate God's kindness. This study teaches that a holy person is not an odd person, but a distinct person, who reflects God to others. The Hebrews followed rituals that set them apart from other nations. God wants to make you patient with people and events. Authentic peace is a fullness of life, found in a right relationship with God, which allows us to let go of our anxiety. This study will help us to identify and experience the peace of God. Session ThreeĮmpty your anxieties by filling up with God. True joy is rooted in a proper relationship with God and others. This study attempts to identify what true joy is and to explain how we can experience it. The purpose of this study is to help us discover and experience more deeply the fruit of the Spirit of love as we battle against our sinful nature and imitate the love of Christ.
This nine-session study takes an in-depth look at the Fruit of the Spirit. His sacrifice is the supreme example of godly love, and we, as imitators of Christ, need to reciprocate this love by the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul's underlying theme in Galatians is the grace of God, supplied through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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