Fruit of the Spirit FAITHFULNESS: lesson plan and devotional

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The Fruit of the Spirit, Part 1

Galatians 5:16–26 We want to come back to Galatians chapter 5, Galatians chapter 5 for another look at walking by the Spirit, walking by the Spirit. We’ve slowed down a little bit here, and that’s justified, because this is so very foundational to our Christian lives. Chapter 5 and verse 16 – we’ll read down… Continue reading The Fruit of the Spirit, Part 1

What Does It Mean to Be Sealed With the Holy Spirit?

You were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13–14)   As one means of guaranteeing His promises to those who have received Jesus Christ, God has sealed [them] in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise. Every believer is given the very Holy Spirit of God the moment… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Sealed With the Holy Spirit?

What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Spirit?

Ephesians 5:18 NIVDo not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, Apart from the truth in verse 18, which is the heart of Paul’s message, the book of Ephesians would appear to be legalistic. Every exhortation he gives would have to be fulfilled through the power of the… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Spirit?

What Does It Mean to be Born of Water and Spirit?

Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born, can he?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That… Continue reading What Does It Mean to be Born of Water and Spirit?