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Fruit of the Spirit
How do I bring forth fruit? Is it important?
agenda
INTRODUCTION
3
What is the Fruit of the
Spirit?
4
Definition
8
Classification of the Fruit
10
TIMELINE
15
introduction
Matthew 7:16-20 KJV
16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather
grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good
tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree
bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring
forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good
fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is
hewn down, and cast into the fire.20 Wherefore by their
fruits ye shall know them.
2022 Fruit of the Spirit 3
introduction
Mateo 7:16-20 MBB
16 Makikilala ninyo sila sa kanilang mga gawa. Mapipitas
ba ang ubas sa puno ng dawag, o ang igos sa matitinik na
halaman? 17 Mabuti ang bunga ng mabuting puno, subalit
masama ang bunga ng masamang puno. 18 Hindi
maaaring mamunga ng masama ang mabuting puno at
hindi maaaring mamunga ng mabuti ang masamang
puno. 19 Ang bawat punong hindi mabuti ang bunga ay
puputulin at itatapon sa apoy. 20 Kaya't makikilala ninyo
ang mga huwad na propeta sa pamamagitan ng kanilang
mga gawa.”
2022 Fruit of the Spirit 4
What is the
Fruit of the
Spirit?
Fruit of the Spirit
2022 Fruit of the Spirit 6
•Manifestation of God’s work in your
character
•Evidence of the quality of person’s
relationship with God
•Galatians 5:22-23
Character Check
2022 Fruit of the Spirit 7
•In your opinion, what character do you have
now as child of God?
•Do you have the fruit of the Spirit already? If
yes, how did you say so? If no, why do you
think so?
•Do you struggle in your character?
•What can you do to improve your
character?
Manifestation of God’s work in your
character
2022 Fruit of the Spirit 8
•The character of an individual that brings
fruit is Christ-like character.
•It is a series of breaking and molding.
Evidence of the quality of an individual’s
relationship to God
•The closer we get to God the more breaking
happens which results to fruitfulness.
ERICKSON (1999)
The more we are surrendered
and yielded to God’s words, the
more quality and quantity of
fruit we produce
20XX presentation title 9
Galatians 5:22-23 KJV
20XX presentation title 10
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness,
faith,23 Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.
20XX presentation title 11
Three classifications of the Fruit of
the Spirit
God-ward Fruit
THESE THREE FRUIT STRONGLY AFFECT OUR
RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
20XX presentation title 12
o Love (Greek-agape, divine love)
It is mentioned because all others
grow from this one. It is a gift of God
(Rom. 5:5). This love expects nothing in
return, is selfless and is a decision of the
will.
o Joy (Greek – chara, delight)
The inward peace and sufficiency
that is not affected by outward
circumstances (Phil. 4:10-20)
o Peace (Greek- Eirene, unity or concord)
Peace is freedom from worry (Phil.
4:7)
Man-ward Fruit
o Greek –
makrothumia
o A courageous
endurance that
will not quit.
o This virtue will not
avenge itself
(persistence,
tenacity,
endurance)
o Greek –
chrestotes
o Kindness,
altruism, using
proper etiquette,
or polite.
o Greek –
agathosune
o This is love in
action. The act of
doing good deeds
20XX presentation title 13
INVOLVES OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MEN
LONG-SUFFERING GENTLENESS GOODNESS
Self-ward Fruit
• Faith (Greek – pistis, faithfulness,
steadfastness)
Faithfulness and dependability
• Meekness (Greek – praotes,
mildness)
This means having power but
under control. It is not shyness or poor
self-esteem, but having emotional
balance under stress.
• Temperance (Greek – egkrates, self
restraint)
Self-control, discipline, having
dignity.
20XX presentation title 14
INVOLVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNER GRACES
Timeline
A. THERE IS NO LAW
AGAINST SUCH VIRTUES
B. GOD IS EXPECTING
RETURN ON HIS
INVESTMENT
(Matthew 13: 1-8)
C. JESUS’ DISDAIN FOR
FRUITLESSNESS
(Cursing of the fig tree)
E. SPIRITUAL FRUIT MUST
GROW IN ENVIRONMENT
CONDUCIVE TO GROWTH
(Galatians 5:25)
F. FRUIT IS TO BE
CONSUMED AND NOT
DISPLAYED
(Self-righteousness vs. fruit of
the Spirit)
Why the fruit is important?
20XX presentation title 16
Wherefore by their fruits, ye shall
know them
(Matthew 7: 20-21)
• Your fruit tells you who you are
• By praying and reading the Bible, we are not
changed according to what we want to be but
what God wanted us to be
• Producing the fruit is a long and quiet season
hence, we must be patient with it.
KEEP YOUR EYES ON
THE VINE
thank you!

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Fruit of the Spirit.pptx

  • 1. Fruit of the Spirit How do I bring forth fruit? Is it important?
  • 2. agenda INTRODUCTION 3 What is the Fruit of the Spirit? 4 Definition 8 Classification of the Fruit 10 TIMELINE 15
  • 3. introduction Matthew 7:16-20 KJV 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. 2022 Fruit of the Spirit 3
  • 4. introduction Mateo 7:16-20 MBB 16 Makikilala ninyo sila sa kanilang mga gawa. Mapipitas ba ang ubas sa puno ng dawag, o ang igos sa matitinik na halaman? 17 Mabuti ang bunga ng mabuting puno, subalit masama ang bunga ng masamang puno. 18 Hindi maaaring mamunga ng masama ang mabuting puno at hindi maaaring mamunga ng mabuti ang masamang puno. 19 Ang bawat punong hindi mabuti ang bunga ay puputulin at itatapon sa apoy. 20 Kaya't makikilala ninyo ang mga huwad na propeta sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga gawa.” 2022 Fruit of the Spirit 4
  • 5. What is the Fruit of the Spirit?
  • 6. Fruit of the Spirit 2022 Fruit of the Spirit 6 •Manifestation of God’s work in your character •Evidence of the quality of person’s relationship with God •Galatians 5:22-23
  • 7. Character Check 2022 Fruit of the Spirit 7 •In your opinion, what character do you have now as child of God? •Do you have the fruit of the Spirit already? If yes, how did you say so? If no, why do you think so? •Do you struggle in your character? •What can you do to improve your character?
  • 8. Manifestation of God’s work in your character 2022 Fruit of the Spirit 8 •The character of an individual that brings fruit is Christ-like character. •It is a series of breaking and molding. Evidence of the quality of an individual’s relationship to God •The closer we get to God the more breaking happens which results to fruitfulness.
  • 9. ERICKSON (1999) The more we are surrendered and yielded to God’s words, the more quality and quantity of fruit we produce 20XX presentation title 9
  • 10. Galatians 5:22-23 KJV 20XX presentation title 10 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
  • 11. 20XX presentation title 11 Three classifications of the Fruit of the Spirit
  • 12. God-ward Fruit THESE THREE FRUIT STRONGLY AFFECT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD 20XX presentation title 12 o Love (Greek-agape, divine love) It is mentioned because all others grow from this one. It is a gift of God (Rom. 5:5). This love expects nothing in return, is selfless and is a decision of the will. o Joy (Greek – chara, delight) The inward peace and sufficiency that is not affected by outward circumstances (Phil. 4:10-20) o Peace (Greek- Eirene, unity or concord) Peace is freedom from worry (Phil. 4:7)
  • 13. Man-ward Fruit o Greek – makrothumia o A courageous endurance that will not quit. o This virtue will not avenge itself (persistence, tenacity, endurance) o Greek – chrestotes o Kindness, altruism, using proper etiquette, or polite. o Greek – agathosune o This is love in action. The act of doing good deeds 20XX presentation title 13 INVOLVES OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MEN LONG-SUFFERING GENTLENESS GOODNESS
  • 14. Self-ward Fruit • Faith (Greek – pistis, faithfulness, steadfastness) Faithfulness and dependability • Meekness (Greek – praotes, mildness) This means having power but under control. It is not shyness or poor self-esteem, but having emotional balance under stress. • Temperance (Greek – egkrates, self restraint) Self-control, discipline, having dignity. 20XX presentation title 14 INVOLVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNER GRACES
  • 15. Timeline A. THERE IS NO LAW AGAINST SUCH VIRTUES B. GOD IS EXPECTING RETURN ON HIS INVESTMENT (Matthew 13: 1-8) C. JESUS’ DISDAIN FOR FRUITLESSNESS (Cursing of the fig tree) E. SPIRITUAL FRUIT MUST GROW IN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO GROWTH (Galatians 5:25) F. FRUIT IS TO BE CONSUMED AND NOT DISPLAYED (Self-righteousness vs. fruit of the Spirit) Why the fruit is important?
  • 16. 20XX presentation title 16 Wherefore by their fruits, ye shall know them (Matthew 7: 20-21) • Your fruit tells you who you are • By praying and reading the Bible, we are not changed according to what we want to be but what God wanted us to be • Producing the fruit is a long and quiet season hence, we must be patient with it.
  • 17. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE VINE