Fruit of The Spirit (Visible Spiritual Growth in Learning the Mind of Jesus Christ)
"Fruit of the Spirit" is a biblical term that sums up the nine visible attributes of a true Christian life. Using the King James Version of Galatians 5:22-23, these attributes are: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance. We learn from scripture that these are not individual "fruits" from which we pick and choose. Rather, the fruit of the Spirit is one ninefold "fruit" that characterizes all who truly walk in the Holy Spirit. Collectively, these are the fruits that all Christians should be producing in their new lives with Jesus Christ. The fruit of the Spirit is a physical manifestation of a Christian's transformed life. In order to mature as believers, we should study and understand the attributes of the ninefold fruit:
Love: "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him." (1 John 4:16). Through Jesus Christ, our greatest goal is to do all things in love. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:4-8).
Joy: "The joy of the Lord is your strength." (Nehemiah 8:10). "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2).
Peace: "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1). "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13).
Longsuffering (patience): "We are strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness." (Colossians 1:11). "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love." (Ephesians 4:2).
Gentleness (kindness): We should live "in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left." (2 Corinthians 6:6-7).
Goodness: "Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power." (2 Thessalonians 1:11). "For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth." (Ephesians 5:9).
Faith (faithfulness): "O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth." (Isaiah 25:1). "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith." (Ephesians 3:16-17).
Meekness: "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted." (Galatians 6:1). "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love" (Ephesians 4:2).
Temperance (self-control): "But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love." (2 Peter 1:5-7). http://www.allaboutgod.com/fruit-of-the-spirit.htm
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"Love" is placed at the top of this list because it's in effect the name of God's game plan for all maturing believers in the person and redemptive work of Jesus Christ: "Now remain faith, hope and love, these three and the greatest is love." (1Corinthians 13:13) Before the Church Age began, Christ encapsulated the entire Mosaic Law in two commandments: to love God [personal love is based on who and what He is] and to love man [impersonal love which is not dependent on the character of its object but is based on the honor, virtue and integrity within the soul of the subject as directed toward loved ones, friends, even enemies and is unconditional]. (Matthew 22:37-40) Your thoughts?
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyMy thoughts?
[b]Fruit of The Spirit (Visible Spiritual Growth in Learning the Mind of Jesus Christ)
"Fruit of the Spirit" is a biblical term that sums up the nine visible attributes of a true Christian life. Using the King James Version of Galatians 5:22-23, these attributes are: [i]love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and t ...[text shortened]... oward loved ones, friends, even enemies and is unconditional]. (Matthew 22:37-40) Your thoughts?[/b]
Other than my belief is that there is only one fruit in practicality; what is there to disagree with about your post. Do you have another point?
Originally posted by divegeesterOriginally posted by divegeester
My thoughts?
Other than my belief is that there is only one fruit in practicality; what is there to disagree with about your post. Do you have another point?
My thoughts?
Other than my belief is that there is only one fruit in practicality; what is there to disagree with about your post. Do you have another point?
These "Fruits of The Spirit" are revealed in God's Word; disagreement hasn't been solicited In this thread. There's no "other point" than to invite "Your Thoughts?" I'd be interested in learning more about: "my belief is that there is only one fruit in practicality;"
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhile the word "fruit" can be either singular or plural in the English language, I prefer to read it in the singular in this scriptural reference. There is one fruit manifested in many ways because there is one spirit. If someone has the spirit of Christ they do not receive a little joy one day and a little peace the next. They receive Christ himself. To receive Christ is to receive the one fruit of the spirit which is manifested as love, joy, peace etc.
I'd be interested in learning more about: "my belief is that there is only one fruit in practicality;"
This mystery (if we can call it that) is the same way I view the godhead. There is one God manifested in several ways, each manifestation is different, but actually the same person, not three persons.
One spirit, one fruit in several manifestations
One God, one person in several manifestations
Originally posted by divegeesterScripture references?
While the word "fruit" can be either singular or plural in the English language, I prefer to read it in the singular in this scriptural reference. There is one fruit manifested in many ways because there is one spirit. If someone has the spirit of Christ they do not receive a little joy one day and a little peace the next. They receive Christ himself. To ...[text shortened]...
One spirit, one fruit in several manifestations
One God, one person in several manifestations
Originally posted by divegeesterWhy then are there nine (9) separate "Fruits of The Spirit" [Love; Joy; Peace; Longsuffering (patience); Gentleness (kindness); Goodness; Faith (faithfulness); Meekness; and Temperance (self control] listed and delineated in the sixteen (16) New Testament Scripture References provided in the original post above? As for the your question regarding Biblical Doctrine of The Trinity, please my previous reply to you on Page six (6) of the "Old Testament Trinity Challenge" Thread 164852 (Page 6) Thank you.
For what; my comparison between the premises that the fruit of the spirit is a singular fruit manifested in different ways, and similarly the godhead is a single person manifested in different ways?
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI have explained my rational above in previous I posts. Which part of it did you not understand?
Why then are there nine (9) separate "Fruits of The Spirit" [[b]Love; Joy; Peace; Longsuffering (patience); Gentleness (kindness); Goodness; Faith (faithfulness); Meekness; and Temperance (self control] listed and delineated in the sixteen (16) New Testament Scripture References provided in the original post above? As for the your question regarding ...[text shortened]... six (6) of the "Old Testament Trinity Challenge" Thread 164852 (Page 6) Thank you.[/b]
Originally posted by divegeesterOriginally posted by divegeester
I have explained my rational above in previous I posts. Which part of it did you not understand?
"For what; my comparison between the premises that the fruit of the spirit is a singular fruit manifested in different ways, and similarly the godhead is a single person manifested in different ways?"
Believe you yourself made the reference. Further comment regarding the "Fruit of The Spirit"?
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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Originally posted by divegeester
"For what; my comparison between the premises that the fruit of the spirit is a singular fruit manifested in different ways, and [b]similarly the godhead is a single person manifested in different ways?"
Believe you yourself made the reference. Further comment regarding the "Fruit of The Spirit"?[/b]
Further comment regarding the "Fruit of The Spirit"?
Yes, the fruit of the spirit works or is manifested by love. I see very little of it here in this forum.
