Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “self-control. This refers to restraining passions and appetites.” Scripture: Titus 2-11-14 “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: gentleness. Better translated “meekness.” It is a humble and gentle attitude that is patiently submissive in every offense, while having no desire for revenge or retribution. In... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “faithfulness. Loyalty and trustworthiness.” Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “goodness. Moral and spiritual excellence manifested in active kindness. Believers are commanded to exemplify goodness.” Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10 “Let the one who is taught the word share... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “kindness. Tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers.” Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-25 “And the Lord’s... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “patience. The ability to endure injuries inflicted by others and the willingness to accept irritating or painful situations.” Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 “Better is the end of a... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “peace. The inner calm that results from confidence in one’s saving relationship with Christ. The verb form denotes binding together and is reflected in the expression “having... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “Joy. A happiness based on unchanging divine promises and eternal spiritual realities. It is the sense of well-being experienced by one who knows all is well between... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “Love. One of several Greek words for love, agape is the love of choice, referring not to an emotional affection, physical attraction, or a familial bond, but to... Continue Reading →
To my surprise, one of the most popular series I’ve ever done is “The Fruits of the Spirit”. I kept it simple and straightforward, so it was one of the easier ones to put together. It’s still getting regular views, which I think is pretty cool. So I thought I’d reblog them, revised and edited.... Continue Reading →
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