Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 3254 Holy Spirit, fruit of The living presence of the Holy Spirit in believers leads to Christlike virtues within them, just as a living tree will bear good fruit. God expects his people to bear spiritual fruit Isaiah 5:4 See also Matthew 7:12-20 “fruit” is a term used to indicate the produce or outcome of a person's life; John 15:8 The fruit of the Spirit leads to believers becoming Christlike The gift of the Spirit begins this lifelong process Christlike qualities are contrasted with sinful ones Galatians 5:16-17 See also Romans 8:5-14; 1 Corinthians 12:7; Galatians 6:8; Ephesians 5:8-16; Colossians 3:1-17 The fruit of Spirit-filled living Galatians 5:22-23 “fruit” is singular, emphasising that these qualities are mutually dependent aspects of Christian living. See also Ephesians 5:9 Examples of the fruit of the Spirit Love Romans 5:5; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Joy Philippians 1:18-19; 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Peace Patience Kindness 2 Corinthians 6:6; Colossians 3:12; 2 Peter 1:7 Goodness Faithfulness 1 Corinthians 10:13 God's faithfulness is also here presented as the reason for faithfulness; 3Jn 3 Gentleness Matthew 11:29-30 Jesus Christ displays such gentleness; 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Self-control Other evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity Romans 14:17 righteousness Hope: Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:5 Ephesians 1:17 wisdom; Ephesians 5:18 temperance The evidence of the fruit of the Spirit is a result of divine activity, not of human effort 1 Corinthians 3:9,16; Galatians 2:20 See also
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