Galatians 5:22-25 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” The verses following the… Read More »
Galatians 5:22,23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … temperance” The word “temperance” appears four times in the New Testament. The Greek word is always translated this way in the N.T. All through the Bible, the idea of temperance is taught. The word means self-control, restraint, moderation, to keep within bounds. The “bounds” that… Read More »
Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … faith” Faith is very essential to living the Christian life. It has no substitute, nor can it be faked. You either have it or you do not. Many believers today do not understand the need for faith in daily life. They know they had it… Read More »
Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … goodness” The word “goodness” comes from the word “good.” All of us know people that we consider good, and others, evil. People that are considered good in the Bible are those who live with uprightness of heart and life. They are also kind. “Goodness” is… Read More »
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 5:22,23 “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 »
John 15:11 “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” Christians ought to be the happiest people on earth. They have a sure salvation, access to the Creator of the universe, promises of answers to prayer, a promise that everything works out… 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 »