1. Fruit of theSpirit

2. Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Fruit of theSpirit

3. Test Question 1 Fruit of theSpirit

4. Galatians 2:16 (NIV) 16 know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. Fruit of theSpirit

5. Galatians 2:20 (NIV) 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Fruit of theSpirit

6. Galatians 5:1 (NIV) 1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Fruit of theSpirit

7. Test Question 2 Fruit of theSpirit

8. Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Fruit of theSpirit

9. So do we Ignore the Law? NO! The standard of holiness hasn’t changed The way we achieve it within us has changed Fruit of theSpirit

10. So do we Ignore the Law The only one who can live the perfect life of Jesus is Jesus But … through the Holy Spirit Jesus can live in and through us … if we yield ourselves to Him Fruit of theSpirit

11. Test Question 3 Fruit of theSpirit

12. Fruit “of the Spirit” The character qualities of Jesus are not produced by us – but produced in us Fruit of theSpirit

13. John 15:4-5 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Fruit of theSpirit

14. Fruit “of the Spirit” We must have a dependent connection to the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit ministers Jesus’ presence to us; and produces the very life of Jesus through us. Fruit of theSpirit

15. Test Total Your Scores Fruit of theSpirit

16. “Fruit” of the Spirit 1 Not 9 Singular – not plural Holy Spirit produces fruit in us as a whole Fruit of theSpirit

17. Matthew 15:13 (NIV) 13 He replied, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Fruit of theSpirit

18. Matthew 7:16-19 (NIV) 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. Fruit of theSpirit

19. Matthew 7:16-19 (NIV) 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Fruit of theSpirit

20. One Fruit If the Holy Spirit is going to develop any quality of fruit within us … Then the Holy Spirit will develop them all Fruit of theSpirit

21. Test A = Self ControlF = Kindness B = PatienceG = Peace C = GoodnessH = Love D = Gentleness I = Faithfulness E = Joy Fruit of theSpirit

22. Fruit doesn’t grow overnight Grows over time through a process under the sovereign control of God Fruit of theSpirit

23. Random Qualities? Galatians 5:22 - 23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is … love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. … Against such things there is no law. Fruit of theSpirit

24. Test A = Self ControlF = Kindness B = PatienceG = Peace C = GoodnessH = Love D = Gentleness I = Faithfulness E = Joy Fruit of theSpirit

25. Test Results Fruit of theSpirit