Dictionary of Bible Themes Fruitfulness is used by Scripture as a symbol of spiritual maturity and well-being. Galatians 5:22-23Spiritual fruitfulness described See also Psalms 92:12The results of the Holy Spirit's activity in the life of a Christian believer. Proverbs 11:30Isaiah 32:17 Jeremiah 11:16 Ezekiel 19:10 Ephesians 5:9 Colossians 1:10 James 3:17 John 15:16 Spiritual fruitfulness expected in God's people See also Isaiah 5:1-2Matthew 7:16-20 Romans 7:4 pp Lk 6:43-44 Such fruitfuless, seen in a person's behaviour, is evidence of their true character John 15:4-5The conditions for spiritual fruitfulness Spiritual fruitfulness through an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ Psalms 1:1-3See also Spiritual fruitfulness through a commitment to God's word Matthew 13:23John 15:2-3 John 12:24 Spiritual fruitfulness through a death to self-interest See also Although Jesus Christ is speaking here primarily of his own death, the principle remains true for Christian living. 1610 Scripture3254 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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