8258 fruitfulness, spiritual
Dictionary of Bible Themes

Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8200 The character of the believer  »  8256 fruitfulness  »  8258 fruitfulness, spiritual

Fruitfulness is used by Scripture as a symbol of spiritual maturity and well-being.

Spiritual fruitfulness described

Galatians 5:22-23 The results of the Holy Spirit's activity in the life of a Christian believer. See also Psalm 92:12; Proverbs 11:30; Isaiah 32:17; Jeremiah 11:16; Ezekiel 19:10; Ephesians 5:9; Colossians 1:10; James 3:17

Spiritual fruitfulness expected in God's people

John 15:16 See also Isaiah 5:1-2; Matthew 7:16-20 pp Luke 6:43-44 Such fruitfuless, seen in a person's behaviour, is evidence of their true character; Romans 7:4

The conditions for spiritual fruitfulness

Spiritual fruitfulness through an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ

John 15:4-5

Spiritual fruitfulness through a commitment to God's word

Psalm 1:1-3 See also Matthew 13:23; John 15:2-3

Spiritual fruitfulness through a death to self-interest

John 12:24 Although Jesus Christ is speaking here primarily of his own death, the principle remains true for Christian living.

See also

1610  Scripture
3254  Holy Spirit, fruit of
5902  maturity
6744  sanctification
6754  union with Christ
8102  abiding in Christ
8255  fruit, spiritual
8347  spiritual growth
8356  unselfishness



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