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Tag: fruit of the Spirit

Fruit and Spiritual Gifts (Matthew 7:21-23)

Matthew 7:21-23 warns about false prophets and the importance of godly character over flashy spiritual gifts. This article emphasizes the significance of the fruit of the Spirit over gifts, cautioning against false anointings and encouraging discernment. Ultimately, salvation comes through faith in Jesus, which bears good fruit.

June 23, 2024
Faith and Fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)

The fruit of the Spirit is more important than what we say or (apparent) gifts of the Spirit.

June 17, 2024
The Words of Christ—Matthew 13:18-22

Jesus explains the parable of the sower. Which soil best describes your life?

November 2, 2023
Ascension and Pentecost IV: The Ascended Christ Sends the Indwelling Spirit

This conclusion to this series will show how the indwelling Holy Spirit provides our connection with the ascended Lord Jesus Christ and enables us to observe all that He has commanded us (Matthew 28:19–20).

May 23, 2021
Abiding in the Vine: IV. Bearing Fruit

As we abide in Christ, we will bear fruit and impart God’s life in us to others. We will do this by partaking in and sharing God’s Word, participating in worship, and performing the work or ministry He calls us to.

September 15, 2019
Lent and Fasting

Some people will go through Lent and get nothing out of it. However, that is not because there is a problem with the season or the traditions associated with it. It is a problem with how that particular individual is approaching the situation. As we give up food or pleasures for Lent, let us take…

March 3, 2019
Ascension and Pentecost IV: The Ascended Christ Sends the Indwelling Spirit

This conclusion to this series will show how the indwelling Holy Spirit provides our connection with the ascended Lord Jesus Christ and enables us to observe all that He has commanded us (Matthew 28:19–20).

May 20, 2018
No Easy Way—James 1:2–4

Forgiveness and salvation may be immediate, but spiritual growth takes time. We want instant sanctification, or instant deliverance from sin, bad habits, and addictions, but this does not exist.

March 12, 2017
The War Within—Galatians 5:16–18

There is no easy formula for walking in the Spirit. It can best be summarized like this: You have been born again as a child of God; now live like a child of God. Remember who you are, and Who lives with you and in you. Most importantly, when you have strayed from God’s best…

August 21, 2016