The Fruits Of The Spirits

By: Rev. Steve Bass

Sunday October 12, 1997

Scripture Meditation: Galatians 5:22-23

1. The fruits of the Spirits Galatians 5:22-23
   
   
   
   1. The fruits are visible, recognizable and meant for others Matthew 7:20 Matthew 7:16-17
      
   2. The fruits...
      
      
      
      1. LOVE 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
         
      2. JOY
         
      3. PEACE
         
      4. PATIENCE
         
      5. KINDNESS, GOODNESS, and GENTLENESS
         
      6. GENTLENESS and SELF-CONTROL
   
   
2. A terrible dilemma Galatians 5:17 Galatians 3:1-5 Romans 7:15-20
   
3. The contrast between the fruit of the Spirit and the fruit of the flesh. Galatians 5:19-21
   
   
   
   1. The moral sins (sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery)
      
   2. The religious sins (idolatry. Sorcery)
      
   3. The social sins (hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy)
   
   
4. Claiming the fruit of the spirit. Galatians 5:24-25
   
   
   
   1. You have been crucified with Christ. (verse 24)
      
   2. You must walk with the Spirit.
      
      
      
      1. Know that you're going somewhere.
         
      2. Maintain continuous movement.
         
      3. Depend on the Lord. Proverbs 3:5-6