Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/soul-construction-the-fruit-of-the-spirit/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:03:12 +0000 en-US © 2026 Wonder Lake Bible Church Building Mature Followers of Jesus Christ Wonder Lake Bible Church Wonder Lake Bible Church false https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2016/11/17155159/WLBC-podcast-cover-3000.jpg Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/soul-construction-the-fruit-of-the-spirit/ No yes 91a0f32a-5e59-52e6-b002-1e2e0fc844d2 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Keeping in Step with the Spirit https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/06/keeping-in-step-with-the-spirit/ Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:08:44 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10480 As followers of Jesus, we are permanently indwelt by the Spirit, but nevertheless we must choose daily to walk in dependence on His power. In part 9 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:24-25.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-Control

The Holy Spirit is the power source for this great work of soul construction.

The Ministries of the Holy Spirit

  • Creation
  • Revelation
  • Conviction
  • Regeneration
  • Baptism
  • Sealing
  • Indwelling
  • Assuring
  • Gifting
  • Interceding
  • Empowering

Keep in Step with the Spirit

Keep in Step with the Spirit

  • We have been given the Spirit to help us obey (John 14:15-17)
  • We are both saved and sanctified by the Spirit’s power (Gal. 3:1-6)
  • We must not grieve the Spirit (Eph. 4:30)
  • We must not quench the Spirit (1 Thess. 5:19)
  • We must be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18)

Yield… Confess… Trust

Applying the Text

  • Yield to the Spirit daily
  • Confess your sin immediately
  • Trust the Spirit fully
  • Rest in God’s grace deeply
]]> As followers of Jesus, we are permanently indwelt by the Spirit, but nevertheless we must choose daily to walk in dependence on His power. In part 9 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:24-25.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-Control

The Holy Spirit is the power source for this great work of soul construction.

The Ministries of the Holy Spirit

  • Creation
  • Revelation
  • Conviction
  • Regeneration
  • Baptism
  • Sealing
  • Indwelling
  • Assuring
  • Gifting
  • Interceding
  • Empowering

Keep in Step with the Spirit

Keep in Step with the Spirit

  • We have been given the Spirit to help us obey (John 14:15-17)
  • We are both saved and sanctified by the Spirit’s power (Gal. 3:1-6)
  • We must not grieve the Spirit (Eph. 4:30)
  • We must not quench the Spirit (1 Thess. 5:19)
  • We must be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18)

Yield… Confess… Trust

Applying the Text

  • Yield to the Spirit daily
  • Confess your sin immediately
  • Trust the Spirit fully
  • Rest in God’s grace deeply
]]> As followers of Jesus, we are permanently indwelt by the Spirit, but nevertheless we must choose daily to walk in dependence on His power. In part 9 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:24-25.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-Control

The Holy Spirit is the power source for this great work of soul construction.

The Ministries of the Holy Spirit

  • Creation
  • Revelation
  • Conviction
  • Regeneration
  • Baptism
  • Sealing
  • Indwelling
  • Assuring
  • Gifting
  • Interceding
  • Empowering

Keep in Step with the Spirit

Keep in Step with the Spirit

  • We have been given the Spirit to help us obey (John 14:15-17)
  • We are both saved and sanctified by the Spirit’s power (Gal. 3:1-6)
  • We must not grieve the Spirit (Eph. 4:30)
  • We must not quench the Spirit (1 Thess. 5:19)
  • We must be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18)

Yield… Confess… Trust

Applying the Text

  • Yield to the Spirit daily
  • Confess your sin immediately
  • Trust the Spirit fully
  • Rest in God’s grace deeply
]]> As followers of Jesus, we are permanently indwelt by the Spirit, but nevertheless we must choose daily to walk in dependence on His power. In part 9 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:24-25.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-Control

The Holy Spirit is the power source for this great work of soul construction.

The Ministries of the Holy Spirit

  • Creation
  • Revelation
  • Conviction
  • Regeneration
  • Baptism
  • Sealing
  • Indwelling
  • Assuring
  • Gifting
  • Interceding
  • Empowering

Keep in Step with the Spirit

Keep in Step with the Spirit

  • We have been given the Spirit to help us obey (John 14:15-17)
  • We are both saved and sanctified by the Spirit’s power (Gal. 3:1-6)
  • We must not grieve the Spirit (Eph. 4:30)
  • We must not quench the Spirit (1 Thess. 5:19)
  • We must be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18)

Yield… Confess… Trust

Applying the Text

  • Yield to the Spirit daily
  • Confess your sin immediately
  • Trust the Spirit fully
  • Rest in God’s grace deeply
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2020/04/19083428/Galatians-Soul-Construction-Series.jpg Keeping in Step with the Spirit false no 39:54 As followers of Jesus, we are permanently indwelt by the Spirit, but nevertheless we must choose daily to walk in dependence on His power. In part 9 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:24-25.

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Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-Control

The Holy Spirit is the power source for this great work of soul construction.

The Ministries of the Holy Spirit

  • Creation
  • Revelation
  • Conviction
  • Regeneration
  • Baptism
  • Sealing
  • Indwelling
  • Assuring
  • Gifting
  • Interceding
  • Empowering

Keep in Step with the Spirit

Keep in Step with the Spirit

  • We have been given the Spirit to help us obey (John 14:15-17)
  • We are both saved and sanctified by the Spirit’s power (Gal. 3:1-6)
  • We must not grieve the Spirit (Eph. 4:30)
  • We must not quench the Spirit (1 Thess. 5:19)
  • We must be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18)

Yield… Confess… Trust

Applying the Text

  • Yield to the Spirit daily
  • Confess your sin immediately
  • Trust the Spirit fully
  • Rest in God’s grace deeply
]]> No no Self-Control https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/06/self-control-2/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 19:30:00 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10472 Self-control is God-empowered restraint over one’s emotions, words and actions that serves to develop one’s character. In part 8 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:23.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-Control

What Does the Bible Teach About Self-Control?

  • Lack of self-control is disastrous (Proverbs 25:28)
  • God has given us a spirit of power, love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:6-7)
  • Self-control is required of elders… and everyone else (1 Timothy 3:1-2; Titus 2:1-6)
  • Self-control helps keep us from being ineffective and unfruitful (2 Peter 1:3-11)
  • The reality of final judgment is motivation for self-control (1 Peter 4:7)

Applying the Text

  • Renew your mind with God’s Word
  • Keep in step with the Spirit
  • Trust God for the better
]]> Self-control is God-empowered restraint over one’s emotions, words and actions that serves to develop one’s character. In part 8 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:23.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-Control

What Does the Bible Teach About Self-Control?

  • Lack of self-control is disastrous (Proverbs 25:28)
  • God has given us a spirit of power, love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:6-7)
  • Self-control is required of elders… and everyone else (1 Timothy 3:1-2; Titus 2:1-6)
  • Self-control helps keep us from being ineffective and unfruitful (2 Peter 1:3-11)
  • The reality of final judgment is motivation for self-control (1 Peter 4:7)

Applying the Text

  • Renew your mind with God’s Word
  • Keep in step with the Spirit
  • Trust God for the better
]]> Self-control is God-empowered restraint over one’s emotions, words and actions that serves to develop one’s character. In part 8 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:23.

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Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-Control

What Does the Bible Teach About Self-Control?

  • Lack of self-control is disastrous (Proverbs 25:28)
  • God has given us a spirit of power, love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:6-7)
  • Self-control is required of elders… and everyone else (1 Timothy 3:1-2; Titus 2:1-6)
  • Self-control helps keep us from being ineffective and unfruitful (2 Peter 1:3-11)
  • The reality of final judgment is motivation for self-control (1 Peter 4:7)

Applying the Text

  • Renew your mind with God’s Word
  • Keep in step with the Spirit
  • Trust God for the better
]]> Self-control is God-empowered restraint over one’s emotions, words and actions that serves to develop one’s character. In part 8 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:23.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-Control

What Does the Bible Teach About Self-Control?

  • Lack of self-control is disastrous (Proverbs 25:28)
  • God has given us a spirit of power, love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:6-7)
  • Self-control is required of elders… and everyone else (1 Timothy 3:1-2; Titus 2:1-6)
  • Self-control helps keep us from being ineffective and unfruitful (2 Peter 1:3-11)
  • The reality of final judgment is motivation for self-control (1 Peter 4:7)

Applying the Text

  • Renew your mind with God’s Word
  • Keep in step with the Spirit
  • Trust God for the better
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2020/04/19083428/Galatians-Soul-Construction-Series.jpg Self-Control false no 41:55 Self-control is God-empowered restraint over one’s emotions, words and actions that serves to develop one’s character. In part 8 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:23.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-Control

What Does the Bible Teach About Self-Control?

  • Lack of self-control is disastrous (Proverbs 25:28)
  • God has given us a spirit of power, love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:6-7)
  • Self-control is required of elders… and everyone else (1 Timothy 3:1-2; Titus 2:1-6)
  • Self-control helps keep us from being ineffective and unfruitful (2 Peter 1:3-11)
  • The reality of final judgment is motivation for self-control (1 Peter 4:7)

Applying the Text

  • Renew your mind with God’s Word
  • Keep in step with the Spirit
  • Trust God for the better
]]> No no Faithfulness https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/06/faithfulness/ Sun, 07 Jun 2020 19:12:49 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10467 Faithfulness is the God-given ability to follow through with our commitments to God and others regardless of difficulty. In part 7 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness

Faithfulness is the quality of being reliable, dedicated, unwavering and worthy of trust.

 

What Does the Bible Teach About Faithfulness?

  1. The Perfect Faithfulness of God
  2. The Imperfect Faithfulness of Human Beings

The Perfect Faithfulness of God

  • God will help you in temptation (1 Cor. 10:11-13)
  • God will continuously forgive and cleanse you (1 John 1:9)
  • God will sanctify you completely (1 Thess. 5:23-24)

The Imperfect Faithfulness of Human Beings

  • God requires us to be faithful (1 Cor. 4:1-2)
  • We have numerous examples of faithfulness to follow (Heb. 12:1-2)
  • The faithful servant will be richly rewarded (Matt. 25:14-30)

Applying the Text

  • Are you keeping “short accounts” with God?
  • Are you relying daily on His grace and power?
  • Are you holding fast to your hope in Christ?
]]> Faithfulness is the God-given ability to follow through with our commitments to God and others regardless of difficulty. In part 7 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness

Faithfulness is the quality of being reliable, dedicated, unwavering and worthy of trust.

 

What Does the Bible Teach About Faithfulness?

  1. The Perfect Faithfulness of God
  2. The Imperfect Faithfulness of Human Beings

The Perfect Faithfulness of God

  • God will help you in temptation (1 Cor. 10:11-13)
  • God will continuously forgive and cleanse you (1 John 1:9)
  • God will sanctify you completely (1 Thess. 5:23-24)

The Imperfect Faithfulness of Human Beings

  • God requires us to be faithful (1 Cor. 4:1-2)
  • We have numerous examples of faithfulness to follow (Heb. 12:1-2)
  • The faithful servant will be richly rewarded (Matt. 25:14-30)

Applying the Text

  • Are you keeping “short accounts” with God?
  • Are you relying daily on His grace and power?
  • Are you holding fast to your hope in Christ?
]]> Faithfulness is the God-given ability to follow through with our commitments to God and others regardless of difficulty. In part 7 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness

Faithfulness is the quality of being reliable, dedicated, unwavering and worthy of trust.

 

What Does the Bible Teach About Faithfulness?

  1. The Perfect Faithfulness of God
  2. The Imperfect Faithfulness of Human Beings

The Perfect Faithfulness of God

  • God will help you in temptation (1 Cor. 10:11-13)
  • God will continuously forgive and cleanse you (1 John 1:9)
  • God will sanctify you completely (1 Thess. 5:23-24)

The Imperfect Faithfulness of Human Beings

  • God requires us to be faithful (1 Cor. 4:1-2)
  • We have numerous examples of faithfulness to follow (Heb. 12:1-2)
  • The faithful servant will be richly rewarded (Matt. 25:14-30)

Applying the Text

  • Are you keeping “short accounts” with God?
  • Are you relying daily on His grace and power?
  • Are you holding fast to your hope in Christ?
]]> Faithfulness is the God-given ability to follow through with our commitments to God and others regardless of difficulty. In part 7 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness

Faithfulness is the quality of being reliable, dedicated, unwavering and worthy of trust.

 

What Does the Bible Teach About Faithfulness?

  1. The Perfect Faithfulness of God
  2. The Imperfect Faithfulness of Human Beings

The Perfect Faithfulness of God

  • God will help you in temptation (1 Cor. 10:11-13)
  • God will continuously forgive and cleanse you (1 John 1:9)
  • God will sanctify you completely (1 Thess. 5:23-24)

The Imperfect Faithfulness of Human Beings

  • God requires us to be faithful (1 Cor. 4:1-2)
  • We have numerous examples of faithfulness to follow (Heb. 12:1-2)
  • The faithful servant will be richly rewarded (Matt. 25:14-30)

Applying the Text

  • Are you keeping “short accounts” with God?
  • Are you relying daily on His grace and power?
  • Are you holding fast to your hope in Christ?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2020/04/19083428/Galatians-Soul-Construction-Series.jpg Faithfulness false no 38:56 Faithfulness is the God-given ability to follow through with our commitments to God and others regardless of difficulty. In part 7 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Gentleness
  • Faithfulness

Faithfulness is the quality of being reliable, dedicated, unwavering and worthy of trust.

 

What Does the Bible Teach About Faithfulness?

  1. The Perfect Faithfulness of God
  2. The Imperfect Faithfulness of Human Beings

The Perfect Faithfulness of God

  • God will help you in temptation (1 Cor. 10:11-13)
  • God will continuously forgive and cleanse you (1 John 1:9)
  • God will sanctify you completely (1 Thess. 5:23-24)

The Imperfect Faithfulness of Human Beings

  • God requires us to be faithful (1 Cor. 4:1-2)
  • We have numerous examples of faithfulness to follow (Heb. 12:1-2)
  • The faithful servant will be richly rewarded (Matt. 25:14-30)

Applying the Text

  • Are you keeping “short accounts” with God?
  • Are you relying daily on His grace and power?
  • Are you holding fast to your hope in Christ?
]]> No no Kindness, Goodness & Gentleness https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/05/kindness-goodness-gentleness/ Sun, 31 May 2020 18:01:38 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10461 By God’s power, followers of Jesus can treat others with kind actions, good motives and a gentle spirit. In part 6 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22-23.

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Study Notes

Kindness

Kindness focuses on our actions; Goodness should describe our motives; and Gentleness should describe the manner in which we handle people.

Goodness 

Goodness is uprightness in character that does the right thing for the right reason, namely a desire to please God and express God’s love to others.

Gentleness

Gentleness is meekness—power under control—that treats others with tender sensitivity and humbly endures unkindness and injury with patience.

What Does the Bible Teach About Kindness, Goodness and Gentleness?

Applying the Text

  • Are your actions kind?
  • Are your motives good?
  • Is your manner gentle?
]]> By God’s power, followers of Jesus can treat others with kind actions, good motives and a gentle spirit. In part 6 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22-23.

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Study Notes

Kindness

Kindness focuses on our actions; Goodness should describe our motives; and Gentleness should describe the manner in which we handle people.

Goodness 

Goodness is uprightness in character that does the right thing for the right reason, namely a desire to please God and express God’s love to others.

Gentleness

Gentleness is meekness—power under control—that treats others with tender sensitivity and humbly endures unkindness and injury with patience.

What Does the Bible Teach About Kindness, Goodness and Gentleness?

Applying the Text

  • Are your actions kind?
  • Are your motives good?
  • Is your manner gentle?
]]> By God’s power, followers of Jesus can treat others with kind actions, good motives and a gentle spirit. In part 6 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22-23.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

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Study Notes

Kindness

Kindness focuses on our actions; Goodness should describe our motives; and Gentleness should describe the manner in which we handle people.

Goodness 

Goodness is uprightness in character that does the right thing for the right reason, namely a desire to please God and express God’s love to others.

Gentleness

Gentleness is meekness—power under control—that treats others with tender sensitivity and humbly endures unkindness and injury with patience.

What Does the Bible Teach About Kindness, Goodness and Gentleness?

Applying the Text

  • Are your actions kind?
  • Are your motives good?
  • Is your manner gentle?
]]> By God’s power, followers of Jesus can treat others with kind actions, good motives and a gentle spirit. In part 6 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22-23.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Kindness

Kindness focuses on our actions; Goodness should describe our motives; and Gentleness should describe the manner in which we handle people.

Goodness 

Goodness is uprightness in character that does the right thing for the right reason, namely a desire to please God and express God’s love to others.

Gentleness

Gentleness is meekness—power under control—that treats others with tender sensitivity and humbly endures unkindness and injury with patience.

What Does the Bible Teach About Kindness, Goodness and Gentleness?

Applying the Text

  • Are your actions kind?
  • Are your motives good?
  • Is your manner gentle?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2020/04/19083428/Galatians-Soul-Construction-Series.jpg Kindness, Goodness & Gentleness false no 34:29 By God’s power, followers of Jesus can treat others with kind actions, good motives and a gentle spirit. In part 6 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22-23.

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Study Notes

Kindness

Kindness focuses on our actions; Goodness should describe our motives; and Gentleness should describe the manner in which we handle people.

Goodness 

Goodness is uprightness in character that does the right thing for the right reason, namely a desire to please God and express God’s love to others.

Gentleness

Gentleness is meekness—power under control—that treats others with tender sensitivity and humbly endures unkindness and injury with patience.

What Does the Bible Teach About Kindness, Goodness and Gentleness?

Applying the Text

  • Are your actions kind?
  • Are your motives good?
  • Is your manner gentle?
]]> No no Patience https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/05/patience/ Sun, 24 May 2020 16:56:03 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10453 Patience is the God-given capacity to handle difficult people or situations calmly and with a long-term perspective. In part 5 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience

What Does the Bible Teach About Patience?

James Spiegel, How to Be Good in a World Gone Bad

Some Further Thoughts on Patience…

Why is patience a virtue?
What varieties of patience are there?
Why is patience so difficult?
How is patience developed?

Patience reveals our faith in God’s timing, omnipotence and love.

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust in God’s timing, omnipotence and love?
]]> Patience is the God-given capacity to handle difficult people or situations calmly and with a long-term perspective. In part 5 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience

What Does the Bible Teach About Patience?

James Spiegel, How to Be Good in a World Gone Bad

Some Further Thoughts on Patience…

Why is patience a virtue?
What varieties of patience are there?
Why is patience so difficult?
How is patience developed?

Patience reveals our faith in God’s timing, omnipotence and love.

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust in God’s timing, omnipotence and love?
]]> Patience is the God-given capacity to handle difficult people or situations calmly and with a long-term perspective. In part 5 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience

What Does the Bible Teach About Patience?

James Spiegel, How to Be Good in a World Gone Bad

Some Further Thoughts on Patience…

Why is patience a virtue?
What varieties of patience are there?
Why is patience so difficult?
How is patience developed?

Patience reveals our faith in God’s timing, omnipotence and love.

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust in God’s timing, omnipotence and love?
]]> Patience is the God-given capacity to handle difficult people or situations calmly and with a long-term perspective. In part 5 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience

What Does the Bible Teach About Patience?

James Spiegel, How to Be Good in a World Gone Bad

Some Further Thoughts on Patience…

Why is patience a virtue?
What varieties of patience are there?
Why is patience so difficult?
How is patience developed?

Patience reveals our faith in God’s timing, omnipotence and love.

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust in God’s timing, omnipotence and love?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2020/04/19083428/Galatians-Soul-Construction-Series.jpg Patience false no 39:18 Patience is the God-given capacity to handle difficult people or situations calmly and with a long-term perspective. In part 5 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience

What Does the Bible Teach About Patience?

James Spiegel, How to Be Good in a World Gone Bad

Some Further Thoughts on Patience…

Why is patience a virtue?
What varieties of patience are there?
Why is patience so difficult?
How is patience developed?

Patience reveals our faith in God’s timing, omnipotence and love.

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust in God’s timing, omnipotence and love?
]]> No no Peace https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/05/peace/ Sun, 17 May 2020 17:00:59 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10451 Peace is a God-given state of inner order and tranquility free from oppressive thoughts and emotions. In part 4 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?

  • Peace with God
  • Peace with Others
  • Peace of God

What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?

  • Through faith in Christ, we can have peace with God (Rom. 5:1-11)
  • Through Christ’s love, we can have peace with others (Rom. 12:9-21; Col. 3:12-15)
  • Through the ministry of the Spirit, we can experience the peace of God (Rom. 8:1-6)

The Peace of God…

  • is given by Jesus (John 14:25-27; 16:33)
  • is unleashed by thankful prayer (Phil. 4:6-7)

Peace is not the absence of trouble – it is the presence of Christ.    Sheila Walsh

Applying the Text

  • Are you at peace with God?
  • Do you seek peace with others?
  • Do you choose God’s peace daily?
]]> Peace is a God-given state of inner order and tranquility free from oppressive thoughts and emotions. In part 4 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?

  • Peace with God
  • Peace with Others
  • Peace of God

What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?

  • Through faith in Christ, we can have peace with God (Rom. 5:1-11)
  • Through Christ’s love, we can have peace with others (Rom. 12:9-21; Col. 3:12-15)
  • Through the ministry of the Spirit, we can experience the peace of God (Rom. 8:1-6)

The Peace of God…

  • is given by Jesus (John 14:25-27; 16:33)
  • is unleashed by thankful prayer (Phil. 4:6-7)

Peace is not the absence of trouble – it is the presence of Christ.    Sheila Walsh

Applying the Text

  • Are you at peace with God?
  • Do you seek peace with others?
  • Do you choose God’s peace daily?
]]> Peace is a God-given state of inner order and tranquility free from oppressive thoughts and emotions. In part 4 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?

  • Peace with God
  • Peace with Others
  • Peace of God

What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?

  • Through faith in Christ, we can have peace with God (Rom. 5:1-11)
  • Through Christ’s love, we can have peace with others (Rom. 12:9-21; Col. 3:12-15)
  • Through the ministry of the Spirit, we can experience the peace of God (Rom. 8:1-6)

The Peace of God…

  • is given by Jesus (John 14:25-27; 16:33)
  • is unleashed by thankful prayer (Phil. 4:6-7)

Peace is not the absence of trouble – it is the presence of Christ.    Sheila Walsh

Applying the Text

  • Are you at peace with God?
  • Do you seek peace with others?
  • Do you choose God’s peace daily?
]]> Peace is a God-given state of inner order and tranquility free from oppressive thoughts and emotions. In part 4 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?

  • Peace with God
  • Peace with Others
  • Peace of God

What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?

  • Through faith in Christ, we can have peace with God (Rom. 5:1-11)
  • Through Christ’s love, we can have peace with others (Rom. 12:9-21; Col. 3:12-15)
  • Through the ministry of the Spirit, we can experience the peace of God (Rom. 8:1-6)

The Peace of God…

  • is given by Jesus (John 14:25-27; 16:33)
  • is unleashed by thankful prayer (Phil. 4:6-7)

Peace is not the absence of trouble – it is the presence of Christ.    Sheila Walsh

Applying the Text

  • Are you at peace with God?
  • Do you seek peace with others?
  • Do you choose God’s peace daily?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2020/04/19083428/Galatians-Soul-Construction-Series.jpg Peace false no 38:34 Peace is a God-given state of inner order and tranquility free from oppressive thoughts and emotions. In part 4 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction

  • The Goal
  • The Means
  • The Power

Some Context First…

What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?

  • Peace with God
  • Peace with Others
  • Peace of God

What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?

  • Through faith in Christ, we can have peace with God (Rom. 5:1-11)
  • Through Christ’s love, we can have peace with others (Rom. 12:9-21; Col. 3:12-15)
  • Through the ministry of the Spirit, we can experience the peace of God (Rom. 8:1-6)

The Peace of God…

  • is given by Jesus (John 14:25-27; 16:33)
  • is unleashed by thankful prayer (Phil. 4:6-7)

Peace is not the absence of trouble – it is the presence of Christ.    Sheila Walsh

Applying the Text

  • Are you at peace with God?
  • Do you seek peace with others?
  • Do you choose God’s peace daily?
]]> No no Joy https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/05/joy/ Sun, 03 May 2020 17:48:36 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10444 Joy is a God-given inner sense of happiness or well-being regardless of outward circumstances. In part 3 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy

What Does the Bible Teach About Joy?

  • There is fullness of joy in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 16:11)
  • Faith in Christ produces joy (1 Peter 1:8-9)
  • Obedience to Jesus brings fullness of joy (John 15:10-11)
  • Jesus is our example of joy (Hebrews 12:1-2)
  • We can rejoice even in trials and suffering (James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7; Romans 5:3-5)
  • There is joy in fellowship with other believers (2 John 1:12)
  • Our eternal hope brings joy (Romans 5:1-2)
  • Joy is a command to be obeyed (Philippians 4:4)

An Epiphany

The Wellspring of Joy: Knowledge of God and the Pursuit of Holiness

Applying the Text

  • Are you happy?
  • Are you thirsty?
  • Drink deeply from the wellspring of joy
]]> Joy is a God-given inner sense of happiness or well-being regardless of outward circumstances. In part 3 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy

What Does the Bible Teach About Joy?

  • There is fullness of joy in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 16:11)
  • Faith in Christ produces joy (1 Peter 1:8-9)
  • Obedience to Jesus brings fullness of joy (John 15:10-11)
  • Jesus is our example of joy (Hebrews 12:1-2)
  • We can rejoice even in trials and suffering (James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7; Romans 5:3-5)
  • There is joy in fellowship with other believers (2 John 1:12)
  • Our eternal hope brings joy (Romans 5:1-2)
  • Joy is a command to be obeyed (Philippians 4:4)

An Epiphany

The Wellspring of Joy: Knowledge of God and the Pursuit of Holiness

Applying the Text

  • Are you happy?
  • Are you thirsty?
  • Drink deeply from the wellspring of joy
]]> Joy is a God-given inner sense of happiness or well-being regardless of outward circumstances. In part 3 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy

What Does the Bible Teach About Joy?

  • There is fullness of joy in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 16:11)
  • Faith in Christ produces joy (1 Peter 1:8-9)
  • Obedience to Jesus brings fullness of joy (John 15:10-11)
  • Jesus is our example of joy (Hebrews 12:1-2)
  • We can rejoice even in trials and suffering (James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7; Romans 5:3-5)
  • There is joy in fellowship with other believers (2 John 1:12)
  • Our eternal hope brings joy (Romans 5:1-2)
  • Joy is a command to be obeyed (Philippians 4:4)

An Epiphany

The Wellspring of Joy: Knowledge of God and the Pursuit of Holiness

Applying the Text

  • Are you happy?
  • Are you thirsty?
  • Drink deeply from the wellspring of joy
]]> Joy is a God-given inner sense of happiness or well-being regardless of outward circumstances. In part 3 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy

What Does the Bible Teach About Joy?

  • There is fullness of joy in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 16:11)
  • Faith in Christ produces joy (1 Peter 1:8-9)
  • Obedience to Jesus brings fullness of joy (John 15:10-11)
  • Jesus is our example of joy (Hebrews 12:1-2)
  • We can rejoice even in trials and suffering (James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7; Romans 5:3-5)
  • There is joy in fellowship with other believers (2 John 1:12)
  • Our eternal hope brings joy (Romans 5:1-2)
  • Joy is a command to be obeyed (Philippians 4:4)

An Epiphany

The Wellspring of Joy: Knowledge of God and the Pursuit of Holiness

Applying the Text

  • Are you happy?
  • Are you thirsty?
  • Drink deeply from the wellspring of joy
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2020/04/19083428/Galatians-Soul-Construction-Series.jpg Joy false no 37:31 Joy is a God-given inner sense of happiness or well-being regardless of outward circumstances. In part 3 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

The Fruit of the Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy

What Does the Bible Teach About Joy?

  • There is fullness of joy in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 16:11)
  • Faith in Christ produces joy (1 Peter 1:8-9)
  • Obedience to Jesus brings fullness of joy (John 15:10-11)
  • Jesus is our example of joy (Hebrews 12:1-2)
  • We can rejoice even in trials and suffering (James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7; Romans 5:3-5)
  • There is joy in fellowship with other believers (2 John 1:12)
  • Our eternal hope brings joy (Romans 5:1-2)
  • Joy is a command to be obeyed (Philippians 4:4)

An Epiphany

The Wellspring of Joy: Knowledge of God and the Pursuit of Holiness

Applying the Text

  • Are you happy?
  • Are you thirsty?
  • Drink deeply from the wellspring of joy
]]> No no Opposing Forces https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/04/opposing-forces/ Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:29:08 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10432 By submitting to the power and control of the Holy Spirit, followers of Jesus can overcome the destructive desires of the sinful flesh. Pastor Dan Cox speaks in part 1 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction: The Goal

Soul Construction: The Means

Soul Construction: The Power

SOUL CONSTRUCTION: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

The greatest construction project in history has been underway for thousands of years, and only God knows when it will be complete.  It is God’s work of eternal redemption.  He is making all things new… including you.  The world, the devil and the sinful flesh all stand in opposition to God’s great undertaking.  But God, who is infinitely wise and powerful, will complete the good work He has begun.  He has given us His almighty Holy Spirit who is working in us to reproduce the character of Jesus Christ.  As we walk in the Spirit, He produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  It is a life-long process that will never be complete this side of heaven, but we can rest in our hope in Jesus knowing that God cannot fail.

Challenges to Soul Construction:

  • The World
  • The Devil
  • The Flesh

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Opposing forces (5:16-18)
  • The fruit of the flesh (5:19-21)
  • The fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23)
  • Keeping in step with the Spirit (5:24-25)

Applying the Text

  • Walk by the Spirit
  • Keep in step with the Spirit
  • Rejoice in the Spirit!
]]> By submitting to the power and control of the Holy Spirit, followers of Jesus can overcome the destructive desires of the sinful flesh. Pastor Dan Cox speaks in part 1 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction: The Goal

Soul Construction: The Means

Soul Construction: The Power

SOUL CONSTRUCTION: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

The greatest construction project in history has been underway for thousands of years, and only God knows when it will be complete.  It is God’s work of eternal redemption.  He is making all things new… including you.  The world, the devil and the sinful flesh all stand in opposition to God’s great undertaking.  But God, who is infinitely wise and powerful, will complete the good work He has begun.  He has given us His almighty Holy Spirit who is working in us to reproduce the character of Jesus Christ.  As we walk in the Spirit, He produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  It is a life-long process that will never be complete this side of heaven, but we can rest in our hope in Jesus knowing that God cannot fail.

Challenges to Soul Construction:

  • The World
  • The Devil
  • The Flesh

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Opposing forces (5:16-18)
  • The fruit of the flesh (5:19-21)
  • The fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23)
  • Keeping in step with the Spirit (5:24-25)

Applying the Text

  • Walk by the Spirit
  • Keep in step with the Spirit
  • Rejoice in the Spirit!
]]> By submitting to the power and control of the Holy Spirit, followers of Jesus can overcome the destructive desires of the sinful flesh. Pastor Dan Cox speaks in part 1 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction: The Goal

Soul Construction: The Means

Soul Construction: The Power

SOUL CONSTRUCTION: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

The greatest construction project in history has been underway for thousands of years, and only God knows when it will be complete.  It is God’s work of eternal redemption.  He is making all things new… including you.  The world, the devil and the sinful flesh all stand in opposition to God’s great undertaking.  But God, who is infinitely wise and powerful, will complete the good work He has begun.  He has given us His almighty Holy Spirit who is working in us to reproduce the character of Jesus Christ.  As we walk in the Spirit, He produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  It is a life-long process that will never be complete this side of heaven, but we can rest in our hope in Jesus knowing that God cannot fail.

Challenges to Soul Construction:

  • The World
  • The Devil
  • The Flesh

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Opposing forces (5:16-18)
  • The fruit of the flesh (5:19-21)
  • The fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23)
  • Keeping in step with the Spirit (5:24-25)

Applying the Text

  • Walk by the Spirit
  • Keep in step with the Spirit
  • Rejoice in the Spirit!
]]> By submitting to the power and control of the Holy Spirit, followers of Jesus can overcome the destructive desires of the sinful flesh. Pastor Dan Cox speaks in part 1 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit.

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Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Soul Construction: The Goal

Soul Construction: The Means

Soul Construction: The Power

SOUL CONSTRUCTION: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

The greatest construction project in history has been underway for thousands of years, and only God knows when it will be complete.  It is God’s work of eternal redemption.  He is making all things new… including you.  The world, the devil and the sinful flesh all stand in opposition to God’s great undertaking.  But God, who is infinitely wise and powerful, will complete the good work He has begun.  He has given us His almighty Holy Spirit who is working in us to reproduce the character of Jesus Christ.  As we walk in the Spirit, He produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  It is a life-long process that will never be complete this side of heaven, but we can rest in our hope in Jesus knowing that God cannot fail.

Challenges to Soul Construction:

  • The World
  • The Devil
  • The Flesh

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Opposing forces (5:16-18)
  • The fruit of the flesh (5:19-21)
  • The fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23)
  • Keeping in step with the Spirit (5:24-25)

Applying the Text

  • Walk by the Spirit
  • Keep in step with the Spirit
  • Rejoice in the Spirit!
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2020/04/19083428/Galatians-Soul-Construction-Series.jpg Opposing Forces false no 33:25 By submitting to the power and control of the Holy Spirit, followers of Jesus can overcome the destructive desires of the sinful flesh. Pastor Dan Cox speaks in part 1 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit.

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Study Notes

Soul Construction: The Goal

Soul Construction: The Means

Soul Construction: The Power

SOUL CONSTRUCTION: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

The greatest construction project in history has been underway for thousands of years, and only God knows when it will be complete.  It is God’s work of eternal redemption.  He is making all things new… including you.  The world, the devil and the sinful flesh all stand in opposition to God’s great undertaking.  But God, who is infinitely wise and powerful, will complete the good work He has begun.  He has given us His almighty Holy Spirit who is working in us to reproduce the character of Jesus Christ.  As we walk in the Spirit, He produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  It is a life-long process that will never be complete this side of heaven, but we can rest in our hope in Jesus knowing that God cannot fail.

Challenges to Soul Construction:

  • The World
  • The Devil
  • The Flesh

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Opposing forces (5:16-18)
  • The fruit of the flesh (5:19-21)
  • The fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23)
  • Keeping in step with the Spirit (5:24-25)

Applying the Text

  • Walk by the Spirit
  • Keep in step with the Spirit
  • Rejoice in the Spirit!
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