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The fall began from... When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate. - Genesis 3:6
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The fall began from... bad fruit
- Genesis 3:6
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Gods restoration plan uses good fruit
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A little lesson on fruit:
the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food.
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As believers we are called to bear fruit
My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. (John 15:8)
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As believers we are called to bear fruit
You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain (John 15:16)
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Why? To distribute seeds – purpose of fruit to spread its seeds to produce more trees
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How? By nourishing those that eat the fruit. To satisfy the hunger of the consumer.
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Everyone Hungers
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Galatians 5:16-17 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
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The Natural Choice Lust Achieved through work
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Lust The Natural Choice Achieved through work
Flows from human nature, Selfish
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Lust The Natural Choice Achieved through work
Flows from human nature, Selfish Consuming , addictive
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Lust The Natural Choice Achieved through work
Flows from human nature, Selfish Consuming , addictive Exponentially dissatisfying
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Lust The Natural Choice Achieved through work
Flows from human nature, Selfish Consuming , addictive Exponentially dissatisfying Fleeting
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Lust The Natural Choice Achieved through work
Flows from human nature, Selfish Consuming , addictive Exponentially dissatisfying Fleeting Guilt “full”
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The Divine Option Love A divine gift, is received
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Love The Divine Option A divine gift, is received
Flows from God’s nature, Selfless
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Love The Divine Option A divine gift, is received
Flows from God’s nature, Selfless Amazing, awesome
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Love The Divine Option A divine gift, is received
Flows from God’s nature, Selfless Amazing, awesome Completely satisfying
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Love The Divine Option A divine gift, is received
Flows from God’s nature, Selfless Amazing, awesome Completely satisfying Transforming
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Love The Divine Option A divine gift, is received
Flows from God’s nature, Selfless Amazing, awesome Completely satisfying Transforming Guiltless
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The process We connect (and abide) in Christ’s love
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The process We connect (and abide) in Christ’s love
His Love flows through us by His Spirit
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The process We connect (and abide) in Christ’s love
His Love flows through us by His Spirit He produces fruit through us for others
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The process We connect (and abide) in Christ’s love
His Love flows through us by His Spirit He produces fruit through us for others As others receive it they are fed
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The process We connect (and abide) in Christ’s love
His Love flows through us by His Spirit He produces fruit through us for others As others receive it they are fed The seed of the gospel is distributed
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