Matthew 5:5 (NKJV) 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. Gentle and Meek people will inherit the earth This seem unbelievable in today’s world…the aggressive, mean people seem to win. But Jesus said it…it is true. Gentleness or Meekness is not weakness. It takes strong disciplined people to be […]
The Fruit Of The Spirit_8_Faithfulness (Notes Only)
Faithfulness Only the King James translates this “Faith” Faithfulness is important to your destiny and life. Faithfulness= reliable, consistent, trustworthy. Ephesians 6:5-8 (AMP) 5 Servants (slaves), be obedient to those who are your physical masters, having respect for them and eager concern to please them, in singleness of motive and with all your heart, as […]
The Fruit of the Spirit_7_Kindness & Goodness
Kindness – is the attitude we have. Goodness – is what we do (Action) in response to our attitude. As we exercise (walk) in the fruit of the Spirit…we get stronger…it’s easier to do. Sharris does an exercise program…it was hard at first, but easier now. How many of you are nicer now then years […]
The Fruit of the Spirit_6_Longsuffering
Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit (AMP) [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 9 characteristics (traits) of the Holy Spirit… If we are born of the Holy Spirit…then we have these same 9 […]
The Fruit of the Spirit_5_Joy & Peace
Many times these are running buddies…find them together. John 16:24 (NKJV) 24 Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. It’s God’s will that we be full of joy. This joy comes by intimacy with God…communing with Him…relationship. There is the worldly joy…based […]
The Fruit of the Spirit_4_Love
Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit (AMP) [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 9 characteristics (traits) of the Holy Spirit… If we are born of the Holy Spirit…then we have these same 9 […]
The Fruit of the Spirit_3_Love is a Fruit
Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 9 characteristics (traits) of the Holy Spirit… If we are born of the Holy Spirit…then we have these same 9 characteristics (traits) in our born again spirit as […]
The Fruit of the Spirit_2_Holiness
Sanctification vs. Holiness II Galatians 5:16-25 (NKJV) To operate in the gifts of the Spirit properly, we must operate in the fruit of the Spirit proficiently. More important than operating in the “Gifts of the Spirit” we need to do them in the motivation of the “Fruit of the Spirit”. To walk in the Spirit […]
The Fruit of the Spirit_1_Sanctification
Galatians 5:16-25 (NKJV) 16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But […]
Eric White_God is Faithful
Faithful – Constant in the performance of duties; true to one’s word; one who is worthy of trust; one who can be counted on, firm to adherence to promises, steadfast in affection or allegiance, loyal. Lamentations 3:21-26 (NKJV) 21 This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. 22 Through the LORD’S mercies we […]
