Dictionary of Bible Themes The spiritual life and growth of believers is likened to a fruit-bearing tree. As the fruit is evidence of the health and vigour of the tree, so the believer's life, attitudes and behaviour should reflect the presence of the Holy Spirit. James 3:13Believers should exhibit evidence of their conversion See also Matthew 3:8Matthew 7:15-20; 12:33 John 15:16 pp Lk 3:8-9 Romans 7:4-5Titus 3:14 James 2:14-26 Galatians 5:22-23 The nature of spiritual fruit See also Romans 8:5-6Philippians 1:9-11 James 3:17 Luke 8:15 The sources of spiritual fruit Acceptance of the gospel pp Mt 13:23 John 12:24pp Mk 4:20 See also The old way of life put to death Romans 6:6,11-14; 8:13-14Galatians 5:24 Ephesians 4:22-24 Colossians 3:5-10 Galatians 6:7-9 See also Actively living a new life in Jesus Christ Romans 6:11-14Galatians 5:25 Ephesians 5:8-9 Colossians 1:10; 3:12-15 2 Timothy 2:22 2 Peter 1:5-8 Titus 3:14 1 John 3:18 John 15:4-5 Remaining close to Jesus Christ Hebrews 12:10-11See also Submission to God's discipline John 15:1-2See also 1040 God, fatherhood of3254 Holy Spirit, fruit of 6700 peace 8102 abiding in Christ 8154 righteousness 8168 way, the 8256 fruitfulness 8351 teachableness 8444 honouring God |
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