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
