Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … gentleness” The word “gentleness” is a word you do not hear very often – especially when describing a man. Most young men prefer to display attitudes that they consider macho. Jesus was certainly a gentle man. He was easily approachable by those who wanted the… Read More »
Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … longsuffering” In the KJV, the Greek word for “longsuffering” is translated 2 ways: “longsuffering’ (12 times), and “patience” (2) times. When applying it, it refers to endurance, steadfastness, perseverance, and being slow to avenge wrong. In this world, there is no doubt that you will… Read More »
Galatians 5:22,23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” Our world seems to have less and less peace these days. There certainly are wars and rumors of wars filling the news media today. When Jesus was speaking to a mixed audience of believers and non-believers, He told them: “Suppose ye that I… Read More »
Ephesians 4:26 “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:” The Bible has a lot to say about anger. Generally, it is not good. The Bible does not forbid anger, but it does say that there is a time and a place for it. The text verse for… Read More »
Galatians 5:22,23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” This well-known verse is known to many believers, but it is questionable that many know what it means. The first thing that stands out is that it is the Holy Spirit’s… Read More »
Philemon 1:6 “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” It is possible to tell others about Christ and yet see little or no fruit from it. Others will see a lot of fruit because of their witness. It must… Read More »
Galatians 5:16 “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” This verse is probably one of the clearest in the Bible when it talks about the potential for victory the believer can have. It is clear in its message so that no one can miss… Read More »
I Corinthians 2:12 “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.” Starting with salvation, our loving God has given to His children many things that are free. Of course, they are the… Read More »
I Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” After you have obtained a victory, never assume your battle with that particular temptation is over. It will be back at another time. Satan and his demons have time on their side.… Read More »
Ephesians 1:13 “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,” The third Person of the Trinity, often called either the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit in the Bible, is… Read More »