How did you enjoy The Fruit of the Spirit series? Have you finished it yet? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
- What did you learn that surprised you the most?
- How did you apply what you learned to your life?
- What could have been better?
- Is there a topic you wish I would talk about?
May 2024 Podcasts
▶️ 09 Fruit of the Spirit: Faith
Faith as a fruit of the Spirit is not a feeling or belief, but a transformative worldview based on four core convictions. In this episode you’ll learn:
- Faith is not positive thinking, confidence in yourself or believing without reason.
- Saving faith consists of four core convictions which you must believe to be saved.
- Faith is a life-long journey to stand firm in the gospel.
▶️ 10 Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness
Gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit is not about being soft or timid. It involves humbly accepting what God gives without self-promotion or ambition. In this episode you’ll learn:
- Moses illustrates this quality. Despite his significant role, he did not seek personal glory or power.
- Jesus illustrates this quality in his entry into Jerusalem, foot washing and how he describes his “yoke.”
- James warns against people who lack this quality becoming teachers.
▶️11 Fruit of the Spirit: Self-control
While self-control might sound like a call to perfection, at its core self-control value the gospel more than our desires of the moment. In this episode you’ll learn:
- Self-Control is choosing to limit myself to follow God.
- Self-control is not being flawless in speech and action.
- As an example, Paul was willing to limit his freedoms for the sake of the gospel.
▶️12 Fruit of the Spirit: Summary
The fruit of the Spirit are not “feel-good vibes” or moral must-haves. They result from a seismic worldview. They grow from faith taking root in our souls. In this episode you’ll learn:
- An analogy to understand the connection between worldview and salvation.
- The 8 fundamental truths behind the fruit of the Spirit.
- How to reconcile the fruit as a work of the Spirit with Paul’s exhortation to pursue them.
What next? Try one of these.
- 1 Corinthians: Pride & Prejudice in the church (Chapters 12-14)
- Philemon: How to be a Hero (2 episodes)
- Habakkuk: Faith Under Fire (4 episodes)
I’ll be taking a study break from the podcast while I work on the next series and update the website.
Next: June 2024
Previous: April 2024
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