Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23 NASB
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

What contrast word starts these two verses?
How is it possible to practice love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control?
With what is this fruit of the Spirit being contrasted?
Against what is there no law?
How does this relate to what Paul said in verse 18?
So, in contrast, what would there be law against?
What is Paul trying to make clear in this book for the Galatians and for all believers who hear these words?
What don't you need for living the Christian life?
What do you need for living the Christian life?
What will practicing the deeds listed in verses 19-21 not lead to?
In contrast, what will exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit lead to?

There are many good studies on the fruit of the Spirit. We're not going to take the time to study it any more in depth that what is here, but for those of you who are planning to be a part of The Gathering this fall at NW Hills, there is going to be a Beth Moore study on the fruit of the Spirit that you might like to join.

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