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Different Fruit of the Holy Spirit

Self-Control: The World's Secret Desire

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  • Edward T. Welch

The author reflects on the current cultural interplay between self-indulgence and self-control. He points to faith in Christ as the way to grow in self-control. Along the way he comments on Acts 24:25, where Paul discoursed on self-control, among other topics.

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Somebody to Love

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  • Mark Dever

The author of this article emphasizes the command to love the neighbour. He describes it as a commandment, rather than something that should be done out of one's feelings. The Scripture references for this teaching include 1 John 4:19-20, 1 John 5:1-2.

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Love and Its Counterfeit

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  • Mark Dever

In this article, the love for God shown by those who were beheaded for their faith is compared to the selfish kind of love that Christians tend to live out today. The article therefore encourages us to lay down our lives for others by way of showing the love of Christ. In this reflection 1 John 3:16-18 is instrumental.

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The Challenge and Character of Peacemaking

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  • Andrew Cammenga

Christians are called to be peacemakers. This article identifies what biblical peace is, what a peacemaker does, and what peacemaking requires—courage, humility, and wisdom.

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The Fruit of the Spirit (5): Patience

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  • John Webster

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of patience.

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The Fruit of the Spirit (4): Peace

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  • John Webster

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of peace.

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The Fruit of the Spirit (3): Joy

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  • John Webster

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of joy.

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God Has Allotted to Each a Measure of Faith

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  • John Piper

We should never think too highly of ourselves. Humility befits believers. The remedy for pride is to take serious the fact that our faith is a gift of God alone through His Holy Spirit.

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Is Zeal for Good Praised or Persecuted?

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  • John Piper

Christians should be zealous to do good (1 Peter 3:13-16). If you can do something good for someone, then do it! Do it with zeal!

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Three Truths That Fuel Self-Control in the Christian

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  • Michael Kelley

What is it that fuels self-control? It is the lordship of Jesus, and God's care and providence.

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Self-Control and the Battle for Our Minds

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  • Randy Alcorn

This article stresses the call to self-control through the controlling of the mind.

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How to Pursue Self-Control (without Being a Legalist)

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  • Aaron Menikoff

This article considers self-control, a fruit of the Spirit. It defines it, and urges the believer to fight for it with the help of the Holy Spirit.

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Habitual Offender

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  • John McClean

This article shows that habits are part of developing a character. They are part of the work of the Holy Spirit through the fruit of self-control for a life of personal discipline for godliness.

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Why Patience Is Vital

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  • Stephen Witmer

In a culture of having it all now, patience is a hard thing. How can you be patient? Learn to trust and embrace the truth of the gospel.

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A Fruit to Be Tasted

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  • C. van den Berg

This article considers the fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23, with extra attention to that of love.

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Gospel-Shaped Gentleness

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  • Mike Riccardi

This article offers five characteristics of the gentleness that God wants us to have as followers of Christ.

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1 Timothy 3:3 – The Character of the Christian: Gentle

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  • Tim Challies

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that in 1 Timothy 3:3 God calls Christians to show gentleness.

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Biblical Peace Making Principles

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  • Ken Sande

How do you make peace in a biblical way? This article points to principles for peacemaking and it calls the believer to live by them. Peacemaking starts by seeing conflict as an opportunity for good.

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How We Live Compassionately

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  • Scott Dibbet

Relying on the Holy Spirit, learning to forgive as you are forgiven, realizing the end result of unbelievers, and knowing how sin has brought affliction in this life are key to living a life of compassion.

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How We Live in Patient Waiting on God

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  • Robert VanDoodewaard

Learning Christ's patience towards us in his work of achieving our salvation is key to learning to be patient. Let the article explain.

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Brief Note for the Impatient

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  • Bob Burridge

Based on Psalm 27:14, this article shows how we can learn to be patient. Patience is rooted in understanding God’s power, wisdom and goodness.

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"Peace, Peace..." Beyond Personal Peace to Kingdom Peace

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  • Kelly M. Kapic

The emphasis on individualism in gospel preaching has turned the gospel into a message of self-fulfillment. This article shows that this emphasis has hindered the church from engaging in social issues. The author calls the church to realize how God relates personal peace to kingdom peace.

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The Fruit of the Spirit (2): Love

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  • John Webster

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of love.

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How Does the Spirit Produce Love?

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  • John Piper

The Holy Spirit gives and creates love through our faith and trust in the promises of Jesus. Love in our hearts is never separated from the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Spirit and Christ are not to be separated.

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Christian Courage

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  • John Piper

Courage is the willingness to say and do the right thing in service of the kingdom of Christ, regardless of the cost.

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What is Humility?

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  • John Piper

From Scripture we know that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Five aspects of humility are discussed in this article.

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Can Christians be Held Hostage by the Sins of the Beloved?

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  • John Piper

The sins of our loved ones can sometimes be very painful, but they must not be allowed to rob us of our joy in the Lord.

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Charity And Its Roots

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  • John D. Van Meerbeke

This article shows how the roots of giving rest in loving God and loving others, and how loving God and loving others is the heart of practicing true stewardship. 

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Run to Win! The Lifelong Pursuits of a Godly Man

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  • Tim Challies

Athletes become successful through self-control. It is this image of a race that Paul uses to explain the Christian life in 1 Corinthians 9:25. The article explains how the Christian life is similar to the race.

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Courage – You Can Be Courageous

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  • Wayne A. Mack, Joshua Mack

Fear is a powerful emotion. Many Christians are controlled by fear. This chapter deals with the reality of fear in the life of Christians, as well as with the reason to take courage. The main antidote against sinful fear is given in 2 Timothy 1:7, that it is the Spirit of God who gives us power, love, and self-discipline.

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Pursuing Peace in a Sin-Filled World

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  • Doug Barnes

Christians can pursue peace in this sinful world by adopting a loving attitude, avoiding offense and covering offense with love.

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Courtesy: A Neglected Virtue

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  • Bob Burridge

According to 1 Corinthians 13:5, Christians should exercise courtesy for others based on true love.

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Characteristics of the Christian (4): Learning Compassion

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  • Bob Burridge

Christians are characterized by compassion. This article shows the difference between false and true compassion. True compassion is defined by God alone, is learned from Him, and is only expressed by the redeemed.

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Strength From Peace

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  • Martin VanderWal

Looking at Isaiah 26:3-4, this article shows that peace in the life of a Christian is a gift of God's grace. It also shows how this peace becomes strength for God's child.

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Forbearance

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  • Eric Wright

Forbearance is the ability to endure the shortcomings of others. Forbearance is essential in preserving healthy relationships, and requires love and humility.

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The Danger of an Uncontrolled Self The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control

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  • Paul T. Murphy

This article is about self-control (fruit of the Spirit) and the mortification of sin. The Scripture passages Proverbs 25:28 and Galatians 5:22 are discussed.

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Love – and it's Relations A Study on the First Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5

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  • R. Murray

This article is about love: the love for God and the love for Jesus Christ. The author also discusses worldly love and the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22).

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1 Peter 5:5-6 - Clothed With Humility

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  • Henk Drost

How important is humility in the church? And how does it enhance our fellowship?

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Temperance

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  • Gerald R. Procee

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at self-control as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Meekness

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  • Wilhelmus à Brakel

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at meekness as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Faithfulness

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  • Gerald R. Procee

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at faithfulness as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Goodness

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  • Wim Wullschleger

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at goodness as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Gentleness

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  • Derek Baars

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at gentleness as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Longsuffering

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at longsuffering as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Peace Peace is Precious, External, Available, Challenged, and Evident

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  • Derek Baars

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at peace as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Joy

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  • Ken Pennings

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at joy as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Love

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  • Ian Macleod

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at love as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Galatians 5:22-23 – What Makes Them the Fruit of the Spirit?

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  • David Campbell

This article gives thought to what makes the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22, 23 what they are. What separates the believer from an unbeliever who displays many of these fruit?

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1 Corinthians 13:4-5 – Love & Irritability

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  • Eric Davis

This article is an exposition and application of 1 Corinthians 13:4-5.

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Love & Believing the Best

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  • Eric Davis

This article unpacks the meaning and implications of 1 Corinthians 13:4, that love believes all things. The article reveals that our struggle to give others the benefit of the doubt often has more to do with our inflated view of ourselves.

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John 20:19 - Peace

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article on John 20:19 is about peace: the restoration of a warm and wholesome relationship with God.

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