fruit of the Spirit

Gifts and Fruit

This article explores the gifts of the Spirit as well as the fruit of the Spirit. The gifts, or charismata, are given to the body of Christ, as discussed in Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12-1 Corinthians 14. The fruit, mentioned in Galatians 5:22, are one, and unite the divided life, with a view to the fruit entering the glory of God.

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

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.

A Fruit to Be Tasted

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

Galatians 5:22-23 – The Fruit of the Spirit Manifest in Our Lives

This article is an exposition of Galatians 5:22-23, Paul's discussion on the fruit of the Spirit.

Temperance

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

Meekness

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

Faithfulness

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

Goodness

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

Gentleness

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

Longsuffering

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

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

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

Joy

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

Love

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

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

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?

The Sermon on the Mount – The Strength of Gentleness (Matthew 5:5)

In this chapter Hughes comments on Matthew 5:5. The main focus is the meaning and significance of gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit.

Living in Dependence on the Spirit

Living in dependence on God's Word, trusting in Jesus Christ, and showing the fruit of the Spirit is a life that is lived in dependence on the Holy Spirit.

The Old Testament Background of Paul's Reference to "the Fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5:22

"The fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5:22 appears to be a general allusion to Isaiah's promise that the Holy Spirit would bring about abundant fertility in the coming new age. Isaiah's repeated prophecies (especially Isaiah 32 and, above all, Isaiah 57) that in the new creation the Spirit would he the bearer of plentiful fruitfulness, are at the forefront of Paul's usage.

John 15:1-5 – Don't Be Like Judas!

The only way to not follow in the footsteps of Judas is by remaining in Christ. John 15 shows that a relationship with Christ and bearing the fruit of the Spirit is essential to the Christian life.

Cultivating Christian Character (Part 1)

This article is the first in a trilogy discussing Galatians 5:22-23 and cultivating Christian character. The Bible shows that we must develop all of the fruit of the Spirit. This is done through the light of Scripture and through God's work in us.

Cultivating Christian Character (Part 2)

This article is the second in a trilogy discussing Galatians 5:22-23 and the fruit of the Spirit. The author explains that the fruit needs to be evident, such that our lives are consistent with our message, for the sake of integrity. He discusses what exactly is the fruit of the Spirit is, as both the product and proof of regeneration. Every individual in this life produces fruit, either good or bad.

Cultivating Christian Character (Part 3)

This article is the third in a trilogy discussing Galatians 5:22-23 and cultivating Christian character. Christian character can be developed only when one understands the character of God, and only when the Holy Spirit works in our lives to make us bear the fruit of the Spirit.

This article is about gifts of the Spirit that can easily be forgotten, the gifts of help and mercy and the gifts of guidance and advice. For this he looks at 1 Corinthians 12:21-30. The author also talks about the relation the gifts of the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit.