Session 11: Fruit of the Spirit
Preparation Resources
1) Galatians 5:16 - 26
2) Paul for Everyone: pages 50-54
3) Tim Keller sermons
Discussion Topics
1) According to this passage, what are the two natures at work in every Christian?
2) What is set in opposition to the Spirit in v.16? What is set in opposition to it in v.18? What does this tell us about how the sinful nature or flesh actually operates?
3) In verse 21, Paul says that those who do such things (the works of the flesh) will not inherit the kingdom of God. Is Paul creating a "new law" here with requirements for inheriting the kingdom?
4) Does the following statement make sense to you? (Why, or why not?) “Joyful repentance for the residual self-righteousness under both our sins and our good deeds is the secret of change.”
5) If one looks at the analogy of a fruit tree being planted in our lives by God for those who believe in Jesus, then the believer is expected to prune, nurture, fertilize, protect and cultivate this Spiritual tree so that these fruits will grow, ripen to nourish others. What does this look like in practice?
1) Galatians 5:16 - 26
2) Paul for Everyone: pages 50-54
3) Tim Keller sermons
Discussion Topics
1) According to this passage, what are the two natures at work in every Christian?
2) What is set in opposition to the Spirit in v.16? What is set in opposition to it in v.18? What does this tell us about how the sinful nature or flesh actually operates?
3) In verse 21, Paul says that those who do such things (the works of the flesh) will not inherit the kingdom of God. Is Paul creating a "new law" here with requirements for inheriting the kingdom?
4) Does the following statement make sense to you? (Why, or why not?) “Joyful repentance for the residual self-righteousness under both our sins and our good deeds is the secret of change.”
5) If one looks at the analogy of a fruit tree being planted in our lives by God for those who believe in Jesus, then the believer is expected to prune, nurture, fertilize, protect and cultivate this Spiritual tree so that these fruits will grow, ripen to nourish others. What does this look like in practice?