08 Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

Apr 24, 2024 | 01 Podcasts, Galatians

Goodness as a fruit of the Spirit isn’t doing random acts of kindness. Goodness is an active pursuit of what is right and holy in both speech and action.

What does YHWH mean?

Apr 23, 2024 | Best of WitW

When God reveals Himself to Moses at the burning bush), He identifies Himself as “Yahweh” or “Jehovah”, which is often translated “I am who I Am.” What does that name mean?

07 Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

Apr 17, 2024 | 01 Podcasts, Galatians

Kindness as a fruit of the Spirit is not good deeds. Rooted in understanding God’s kindness, it’s intentionally acting to benefit others.

Some see faith as a settled issue, something we no longer have to think about once we pray the sinners prayer. Others see faith as a journey with trials and troubles along the way. The goal is to grow and persevere. Which approach we take influences how we interpret the Bible. (I take the second approach.)

06 Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

Apr 10, 2024 | 01 Podcasts, Galatians

Patience as a fruit of the Spirit results from belief. We are longsuffering because we fix our hope on the promises of the gospel.

What does it mean to fear God?

Apr 9, 2024 | Best of WitW

In biblical terms, the word “fear” does not usually focus on feelings of terror or fright. “Fear” is a motivating emotion. We use “fear” to determine what we will do in any given situation.