The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Kindness – Part 1

You probably heard this or in some cases, said this: “He is asking for it.”  “She deserves what is coming for her.” “I can’t stand these kinds of people.” “They are just stupid.” “I am going to be good to those who are good to me.” Or “I am going to treat well those who […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Patience– Part 3

When we become a Christian the Spirit of God plants a special seed inside of us. It is the seed of Christ. That seed, as we grow, will enable us to become like Christ. We will have His characteristics inside of us. You can find those characteristics in Galatians 5: 22-23. One of those characteristics is patience (Galatians […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Patience– Part 2

“Revenge is a dish best served cold.” At least that is the idea that many people have about avenging wrongdoing done against them. We Christians are not immune from feeling that desire of repay for the wrongdoings done to us. We all have that desire to payback and see those who commit offenses against us to […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Patience– Part 1

One of the worst things that can happen to us nowadays, is to be put on hold, when we make a phone call to get information or a service. We just cannot stand that. We want and demand an answer right away.  As soon as possible, immediately, right now, these are some of the most […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Peace – Part 3

The Spirit of God will produce peace with God, and inner peace, but that is not all. The peace that the Spirit will bring into our lives will go further, it will reach out in another area in our lives. In Galatians 5: 22-23, we learn that the Fruit of the Spirit is Peace, and that peace […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Peace – Part 2

In Galatians 5: 22-23, we find that peace is a product of the Spirit in the lives of a Christian. We learned that the peace with God is the most important peace in our lives. That peace is brought to us by the reconciliation achieved by Christ. But it is not the only peace in our lives. […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Peace – Part 1

Peace, do you know anything more urgent and necessary in our world today? Even though we are doing everything in our power to achieve peace in our lives and in our world, there is a peace that is available to every Christian.  Here is what Paul wrote to the Galatians: “Galatians 5: 22-23 – 22 But […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Joy – Part 3

As a Christian, you have the Fruit of the Spirit in you. That is a certainty. It does not depend on your efforts and will. It is just there. Here is the list of the elements of this Fruit that the apostle Paul gave us in his letter to the Galatians:  “Galatians 5: 22-23 – […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Joy – Part 2

If we design a survey about what makes people happy, we would have many answers, and most of them would be selfish, and based on material things. Because of that, we have difficulty seeing reasons for joy. The Bible tells us that there are many reasons for us to have real joy. The Bible is […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Joy – Part 1

How can we talk about Joy while living in a sad time like ours? There are so many things happening in our lives, in the church, in our country, in the world that generate sadness, grief, sorrow, and mourning. We are experiencing a distraught and troubled season in almost every aspect of our lives, health, […]