9 Gifts Flashcards
What are the 9 Fruits of the HS
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self- control."
What is Love ?
Love (Greek: agape, Latin: caritas) Agape (love) denotes an undefeatable benevolence and unconquerable goodwill that always seeks the highest good for others, no matter their
behavior. It is a love that gives freely without asking anything in return, and does not consider the worth of its object.[7][8] Agape is more a love by choice than philos, which is love by chance; and it refers to the will rather than the emotion. Agape describes the unconditional love God has for the world. Love (Greek: agape, Latin: caritas)
Agape (love) denotes an undefeatable benevolence and unconquerable goodwill that always seeks the highest good for others, no matter their
Paul describes love in 1 Corinthians 13:4–8:[9]
As:
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
What is Joy?
Joy (Greek: chara, Latin: gaudium)
joy, to delight in “ Gladness of heart”
The joy referred to here is deeper than mere happiness, is rooted in God and comes from Him. Since it comes from God, it is more serene and stable than worldly happiness, which is merely emotional and lasts only for a time. Joy (Noun and Verb), Joyfulness, Joyfully, Joyous:
“joy, to delight in “ (akin to chairo, “to rejoice”), is found frequently in Matthew and Luke.
According to Strong’s Greek Lexicon, the Greek word listed in the verse is χαρά (G5479), meaning ‘joy’, ‘gladness’, or ‘a source of joy’. The Greek χαρά (chara) occurs 59 times in 57 verses in the Greek concordance of the NASB.
What is Peace ?
Peace (Greek: eirene, Latin: pax)
prosperity:—one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.[12]
freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility, mental calm; serenity.
The word “peace” comes from the Greek with the Hebrew word shalom too. which expresses.
1-wholeness, 2-completeness, and or
3-Tranquility in the soul that is unaffected by the outward circumstances or pressures.
The word eirene strongly suggests the rule of order in place of chaos.[13]
Biblical usage is as follows:
1. a state of national tranquillity 1. exemption from the rage and havoc of war
2. peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord
3. security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things
safe and prosperous)
4. of the Messiah’s peace the way that leads to peace (salvation)
5. of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is
6. the blessed state of devout and upright men after death Jesus is described as the Prince of Peace, who brings peace to
the hearts of those who desire it.
He says in John 14:27:[14] “Peace
I leave with you, My peace I give
to you; not as the world gives do
I give to you. Let not your heart
be troubled, neither let it be
afraid”. In Matthew 5:9 he says,
“Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.”[15]
What is Patients?
Patience (Greek) noun
1.the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry seeking Revenge or being upset.
synonyms: forbearance, tolerance, restraint, self-restraint, stoicism;
Generally the Greek world applied this word to a man who could avenge himself but did not. This word is often used in the Greek Scriptures in reference to God and God’s attitude to humansg.[16] Exodus 34:6 describes the Lord as “slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity.” Patience, which in some translations is “longsuffering” or “endurance”, is defined in Strong’s by two Greek words, makrothumia and hupomone. The first, pronounced (mak-roth-oo-mee-ah) comes from makros, “long”, and thumos, “temper”. The word denotes lenience, forbearance, fortitude, patient endurance, longsuffering. Also included in makrothumia is the ability to endure persecution and ill- treatment. It describes a person who has the power to exercise revenge but instead exercises restraint.
The latter, hupomone, (hoop-om-on-ay) is translated “endurance”: Constancy, perseverance, continuance, bearing up, steadfastness, holding out, patient endurance. The word combines hupo, “under”, and mone, “to remain”. It describes the capacity to continue to bear up under difficult. circumstances, not with a passive complacency, but with a hopeful fortitude that actively resists weariness and defeat, (Strong’s #5281) with hupomone (Greek ὑπομονή) being further understood as that which would be “as opposed to cowardice or despondency”[17
What is Kindness ?
Kindness (Greek: chrestotes,Latin:
Kindness is acting for the good of people regardless of what they do, properly, “useable, i.e. well-fit for use (for what is really needed); kindness that is also serviceable”.[19]
Strong’s #5544: Kindness is goodness in action, sweetness of disposition, gentleness in dealing “ with others, benevolence, kindness, affability. The word describes the ability to act for the welfare of those taxing your patience. The Holy Spirit removes abrasive qualities from the character of one under His control.
Noun: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. synonyms: kindliness, kindheartedness, warmheartedness, affection, warmth, gentleness, concern, care; More
consideration, helpfulness, thoughtfulness, unselfishness, selflessness, altruism, compassion, sympathy, understanding, big-heartedness, benevolence, benignity, friendliness, hospitality, neighborliness;
generosity, magnanimity, charitableness
The word kindness comes from the Greek word chrestotes (khray-stot- ace), which meant to show kindness or to be friendly to others and often depicted rulers, governors, or people who were kind, mild, and benevolent to their subjects.The apostle Paul uses this word to depict God’s incomprehensible kindness for people who are unsaved. In Greek, old wine was called “chrestos” which meant that it was mellow or smooth.[16] Christ used this word in Matthew 11:30, “For my yoke is easy, and my Burden is light.
What is Goodness?
Goodness (Greek: agathosune, Latin: bonitas)
1. The state or quality of being good.
2. Moral excellence; virtue;
3. Kindly feeling, kindness, generosity,joy in being good
4. The best part of anything; Essence; Strength;
5. General character recognized in quality or conduct.
Popular English Bibles (e.g. NIV, NASB, NLT) translate the single Greek word chrestotes into two English words: kindness and goodness. “Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God. would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power”.[24] “For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth”,[25] with agathosune being “found only in Biblical and ecclesiastical writings, uprightness of heart and life”
What is Faithfulness?
Faithfulness (Greek: pistis, Latin: fides) The root of pistis[27] (“faith”) is peithô,[28] that is to persuade or be persuaded, which supplies the core-meaning of faith as being “divine persuasion”, received from God, and never generated by man. It is defined as the following: objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful: —believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true.[29] trusty, faithful of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties, one who kept his plighted faith,worthy of trust that can be relied on easily persuaded believing, confiding, trusting in the NT one who trusts in God’s promises one who is convinced that Jesus has been raised from the dead, one who has become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and author of salvation.
What is Gentleness?
Gentleness (Greek: prautes, Latin: modestia)
Gentleness, in the Greek, prautes, commonly known as meekness, is “a divinely- balanced virtue that can only operate through faith. 1 Tim 6:11] ; [2 Tim 2:22-25] ).[32]
The New Spirit Filled Life Bible defines gentleness as “a disposition that is even-tempered, tranquil, balanced in spirit, unpretentious, and that has the passions under control. The word is best translated ‘meekness,’ not as an indication of weakness, but of power and strength under control. The person who possesses this quality. pardons injuries, corrects faults, and rules his own spirit well”.
What is Self Control?
Self-control (Greek: egkrateia, Latin: continentia)
The Greek word used in Galatians 5:23 is “egkrateia”, meaning “strong, having mastery, able to control one’s thoughts and actions.”[33]
We read also: “…make every effort to add to your faith Self-control .
The Greek word used in Galatians 5:23 is “egkrateia”, meaning “strong, having mastery, able to control one’s thoughts and actions.”[33] We read also: “…make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection,
love”.[2 Pet 1:5-7]
