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Index
I INTRODUCTION
II THE
IMPORTANCE OF FRUIT
A. Definition
B. By
Their Fruit You Will Recognize Them
C. Spiritual
Gifts Without Fruit Are Empty and Even Dangerous
1. Spiritual
gifts
2. Faith
3. Love
4. Acceptance of Jesus
III LIVING
BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
A. Three
Ways of Living
1. The way
of legalism
2. The way of license
3. The Spirit-led life
B. The
Internal Conflict
C. The
Fruits of the Flesh and the Spirit Contrasted
1. The fruit
of the flesh
2. The fruit of the Spirit
D. The
Consequences of the Choice
E. The
Power of the Holy Spirit
IV. THE
NINE ASPECTS OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
A. Love
1. Definition
2. The two dimensions of love
3. The central importance of love
4. Agape love is a decision; it does not depend on feelings
5. The nature of love
a. 1 Corinthians
13:4-8
b. Other scriptures
6. Love
expresses itself in action
B. Joy
C. Peace
1. Peace
as the result of right authority in force
2. Peace as unity and harmony among believers
3. Peace as freedom from anxiety
D. Patience
E. Kindness
F. Goodness
G. Faithfulness
(Faith)
1. The central
importance of faith
2. Faith is believing God's word and his promises rather than
the circumstances
3. We are called on to grow in faith
4. We are warned against unbelief
5. Faithfulness includes dependability
H. Gentleness
I. Self-control
J. The
unity of these nine aspects
V. CULTIVATING
THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
A. General
principles
1. Fruit
must be cultivated
a. Soil
preparation
b.
Nourishment
c.
Pruning
d.
Protection
2. God's
process of cultivation
3.
We must choose to show good fruit
4.
The fruit is evidence of the lordship of the Holy Spirit
B. Specific
actions we can take
1. Decide
2.
Pray
3. Keep short accounts with God and others
4. Make the most of every opportunity
5. Become mature
6. Do battle with the enemy
7. Sow into the Spirit
8. Have a right relationship with God
VI. CONCLUSION
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