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Jul 11, 2010

Love

Passage: Galatians 5:22-23

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:Fruit of the Spirit: Ripe in All Seasons

Summary:

Love Galatians 5:22-23 As we begin our series studying this fruit, we must remember: 1. The biblical principles surrounding the fruit of the Spirit. We cannot create fruit on our own. This fruit must be a complete package. This fruit has to do with Christian character. This fruit must be displayed both individually and corporately. This fruit does not yield its crop all at the same time. This fruit is the sum total of Christian living. This fruit isn't a competition. Bearing fruit is seen in our commitment. As one observes the first fruit mentioned we must be reminded of: 2. The preeminence of love. 3. The practice of love. 4. The people we are called to love.

Detail:

Love
Galatians 5:22-23

 

As we begin our series studying this fruit, we must remember:

1.  The biblical principles surrounding the fruit of the Spirit.

  • We cannot create fruit on our own.
  • This fruit must be a complete package.
  • This fruit has to do with Christian character.
  • This fruit must be displayed both individually and corporately.
  • This fruit does not yield its crop all at the same time.
  • This fruit is the sum total of Christian living.
  • This fruit isn't a competition.
  • Bearing fruit is seen in our commitment.

 

As one observes the first fruit mentioned we must be reminded of:

2.  The preeminence of love.

3.  The practice of love.

4.  The people we are called to love.