Holy Spirit Flashcards
Contrast of the fruit
The world understands all of the fruit at some level
Kingdom application will be so extreme that the world cannot comprehend or duplicate
The fruit of the spirit involves (Galatians 6:7-8)
Sowing
The fruit of the spirit involves
Growth
Purpose for pruning (Cornell cooperative extension)
So sunlight can penetrate the interior of the tree (ensures that apples will grow on all of the branches)
To ensure annual production
The fruit of the spirit gives a portrait of Christ whose character exhibited each quality in
Balance and perfection
The fruit: love (agape) 1 John 4:16
A love that is great (undeserved) eph 2:4
A love that is self sacrificing (giving) John 3:16
A love that is based on an exercise of the will (not feeling) John 10:17-18
A love that is persevering 1 Cor. 13:7/Romans 8:34-39
A choice to seek only the best for others even those who seek the worst for us
A love that is unmerited Romans 5:8/Luke 6:32-35
The fruit: joy (chara)
Joy is a kingdom virtue that corresponds to happiness in the world
Happiness is related to external circumstances
Joy is not related to external circumstances and can be experienced in much pain and tribulation
Happiness and unhappiness cannot exist together
Joy and sorrow can exist together
A description of joy from john 15 : different levels of fruit in john 15
No fruit Some fruit More fruit Much fruit Fruit that remains
Description of joy in john 15
Full joy
Fruitfulness
Abiding
Obedience
Definition of joy
Joy is the pleasure and delight that comes from loving (abiding) in obedient , fruitful relationship with Jesus
Fruit of the spirit: peace(eirene)
The peace of the world is the automatic outcome of favorable circumstances
The peace of the spirit is a supernatural serenity unrelated to circumstances
Definition of peace
Peace is the inner tranquility and harmony enjoyed by the believer who is living in conformity to God’s will
Peace is a spirit-imparted serenity which guards our heart and mind from invading cares
Applications of peace
Peace with God (Romans 5:1)
Peace of God (Phil 4:7/Col. 3:15)
Peace in marriage (1Cor. 7:12-16)
Peace of racial reconciliation (Eph. 2:11-16)
Peace in the body of Christ (Eph. 4:3)
Peace in all relationships (Hebrews 12:14)
Fruit of the spirit: patience (makrothumia)
It was by makrothumia that the Romans conquered the world
The word is used in connection with tribulation and suffering at the hands of people
Core definitions of patience
Patient endurance of wrong when suffering ill treatment
Patient endurance of wrong without anger
Patient endurance of wrong without revenge
Implied definition of patience
I accept all of God’s dealings with me without resistance or bitterness
Patience describes the attitude of God towards man
Fruit of the spirit: kindness (chrestotes)
In Classical Greek old wine is called chrestotes bc it is mellow
Christs yoke is called chrestos bc it is “well fitting” (does not chafe or irritate)
Contrast between patience and kindness
Patience: the attitude of God which causes Him to refrain from giving me what I do deserve (judgment)
Kindness: the attitude of God which causes him to actively give to me what I do not deserve (gentle kindness)
Fruit of the spirit: goodness (agathosune)
Being filled with the right kind of knowledge
Unique bible word does not occur in Classical Greek
Barclay-virtue equipped at every point
Cline-virtue (moral excellence expressed in perfect balance) Holy Spirit is not a radar gun
Application of goodness
Goodness is responding with The right attitude, emotion, and action in any given situation. Goodness is wisdom translated into action
Fruit of the Spirit: faithfulness (pistis)
It is Fidelity, trustworthiness, reliability
Faithful discharge of duties
The quality that makes us dependable
The fruit of the Spirit: gentleness (praotes)
Antithesis=violence or harshness
Not severe or violent-peaceful, tender
Contrast between patience and gentleness
Out working/numbers 12
2 cor. 10:1 humility and gentleness of Christ
2 Tim. 2:23-26 don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments bc they produce quarrels
The fruit of the Spirit: self-control (egkrateia)
Holding in with a firm hand
The mastering of all ones appetites and passions, especially (through not only) the sensual ones