WHO PRODUCES SPIRITUAL FRUIT "IN" AND "THROUGH" YOUR LIFE?

       

WHO PRODUCES SPIRITUAL FRUIT IN YOUR LIFE?

THE HOLY SPIRIT PRODUCES FRUIT “IN” AND “THROUGH” YOU

“…“…He who ABIDES in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit … ” (John 15:1-11 NASB). "…My Father is glorified by this, that “YOU” bear much fruit, and so PROVE to be My disciples” (John 15:8 NIV). “…Ye shall know … [God’s people]… by their fruits…” (Matthew 7:16 KJV).

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“…He who ABIDES in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit … ” (John 15:1-11 NASB). "…My Father is glorified by this, that “YOU” bear much fruit, and so PROVE to be My disciples” (John 15:8 NIV). “…Ye shall know [those JOINED to God, the Holy Spirit]… by their fruits…” (Matthew 7:16 KJV).

 “…The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…Apart from [God, the Holy Spirit you] can do nothing (BEAR NOTHING)….” (John 15:5 KJV). 

The WORD tells YOU when YOU repent; you will RECEIVE the Holy Spirit. “…Peter said to them, "REPENT …and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit….” (Acts 2:38 NASB).“… He (she) that is JOINED (in a covenant relationship with) unto the LORD is ONE SPIRIT (sealed)…” (1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV). 

The Holy Spirit is ALSO referred to as a SEAL, which signifies that YOU belong to him. WEDDING RINGS signify that the husband and wife NOW belong to one another in a covenant relationship. The WEDDINGS RINGS and God’s SEAL also signify a PLEDGE has been made. The PLEDGE made by the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT is the SEAL of PROMISE which assures those who are JOINED to HIM (through the Holy Spirit) of ETERNAL SALVATION. “… [you]… are sealed (joined with the holy spirit) unto the day of redemption…” (Ephesians 4:30 KJV).

 “… [I will] … never leave nor forsake you…” (Hebrews 13:5 KJV). The WORD of God has the POWER to JOIN the SOUL and SPIRIT and the WORD of GOD has the POWER to SEPARATE the SOUL and the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the WORD of GOD. “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB).“…He that is JOINED unto the Lord (Jesus, the Word) is ONE Spirit…” (1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV). “…The word of God  (Jesus) is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit…” (Hebrews 4:12 KJV). 

GOD'S WORD DOESN'T RETURN TO HIM "VOID," BUT WILL "DO" WHAT IT SAYS IT WILL DO! “… [God is] … watching over [his]… Word to PERFORM it…” (Jeremiah 1:12 NASB). “…So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but IT SHALL ACCOMPLISH that which I please, and IT SHALL PROSPER in the thing whereto I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11 KJV).

God's WORD SAID: “…in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die…” (Genesis 2:16-17 KJV). “…She … ate it [and] her husband …ate it, too…” (Genesis 3:1-7 NLT). “…At that moment (IMMEDIATELY) their eyes were opened (THEY DIED SPIRITUALLY AS THE WORD SAID)…” (Genesis 3:1-7 NLT).  “… [They were IMMEDIATELY] … separated from the LIFE of God…” (Ephesians 4:18 NIV). “… the dividing asunder of soul and spirit…” (Hebrews 4:12 KJV). 

“…It is the SPIRIT who gives LIFE…” (John 6:63 NASB). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…the body without (apart from) the [life from the holy] spirit is dead…” (James 2:26 KJV). The Holy Spirit separated from man. “…BY THE WORD of the Lord …” (Psalms 33:6 NASB). “…thou shalt surely die…” (Genesis 2:16-17 KJV). 

“…The word …dividing asunder of soul and spirit…” (Hebrews 4:12 KJV). “… [Their] … iniquities …separated [them]… from God… …” (Isaiah 59:2 KJV). “…God asked the woman, “What have you done?” (Genesis 3:7-13 NLT). “… [the union between god, the holy spirit and man’s soul [was very good…” (Genesis 1:31 KJV). However, “…ONE sinner destroy[ed]… MUCH GOOD…” (Ecclesiastes 9:18 KJV). 

Being JOINED to the God, the HOLY SPIRIT, through Jesus Christ means you are in a COVENANT relationship with him and he is NOW the HEAD of your LIFE. “…the HEAD  of EVERY man is Christ ….” (1 Corinthians 11:3 KJV). 

God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ, “IS” the HEAD of your LIFE and “WILL” provide EVERYTHING YOU need (Genesis 22:7-8). “… [God]… will supply every need…” (Philippians 4:19 KJV). 

You willfully CHOOSE to surrender your trust and dependency upon God and to his “loving” CARE. “...Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you…” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). 

You willfully CHOOSE to relinquish control or authority to the INDWELLING SPIRIT, which is God the Holy Spirit. “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…the Spirit of God dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…Jesus Christ is in YOU…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “…Submit to God...” (Job 22:21 NLT). “…Surrender your pride and power (human will)…” (Jeremiah 4:4  NLT). “…In this world we are LIKE JESUS…” (1 John 4:17 NIV). 

Therefore, “… have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but taking the form of a bond-servant emptied Himself, , and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient (following God’s Holy instructions) to the point of death (to the flesh), even death on a cross …” (Philippians 2:5-8 NASB).

 Jesus was and is the example of true surrender. He willingly chose to surrender his personal power, rights, CARE, and divine privileges to God’s will and plan.  “… I lay down my life... No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. …” (John 10:17-18 KJV). “….Christ pleased not himself…” (Romans 15:3 KJV).  Jesus definitely did “…not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many...” (Matthew 20:28 KJV). 

Jesus’ surrender ultimately turned into a sacrifice he willingly CHOSE to make in order to follow God’s will and God’s plan; no matter what it cost.  Jesus said, “…Father …not My will, but Yours be done…" (Luke 22:42-43 NIV). 

The FRUIT of the HOLY SPIRIT is PROOF of a LIFE submitted to the HEADSHIP of God, the HOLY SPIRIT. “…the HEAD  of EVERY man is Christ ….” (1 Corinthians 11:3 KJV). “…Submit to God...” (Job 22:21 NLT). “…Surrender your pride and power (human will)…” (Jeremiah 4:4  NLT).

WHY? “…it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). ^“…That great Shepherd of the sheep, EQUIP you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV).  “… [God] … grant[s]… you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man…” (Ephesians 3:16 KJV). 

“…I can do ALL THINGS through Christ which strengtheneth me…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). “…The …HOLY SPIRIT …is the SOURCE of (spiritual FRUIT). …it is … God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). 

Human FLESH, which is the sinful nature will NEVER produce spiritual FRUIT. “…The flesh profiteth nothing…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…Human (fleshly effort accomplishes nothing….” (John 6:63 NLT). “….Don't put your confidence in … people [flesh.]… there is NO HELP for you there….” (Psalms 146: 3 NLT). “…The …HOLY SPIRIT …is the SOURCE of (spiritual FRUIT) … It is the …Holy Spirit who gives all these gifts and POWERS… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). 

The HOLY SPIRIT “produces” spiritual FRUIT! “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control….” (Galatians 5 NLT). 

“…the HEAD  of EVERY man is Christ ….” (1 Corinthians 11:3 KJV). “…Submit to God...” (Job 22:21 NLT). “…Surrender your pride and power (human will)…” (Jeremiah 4:4  NLT). 

“…It is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works (of producing spiritual FRUIT)…” (John 14:10 KJV). “…. The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…He that is joined unto (or is in a covenant relationship with) the LORD is ONE SPIRIT…” (1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV). 

The JOINING of God, the Holy Spirit with man’s SOUL is done with a SEAL. “… Whereby ye are sealed (joined with the holy spirit) unto the day of redemption…” (Ephesians 4:30 KJV). 

“… [I will] … never leave nor forsake you…” (Hebrews 13:5 KJV). The SEAL “is” the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT. “…God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son “INTO” [YOUR HEART]…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). 

“…the Lord (THE WORD) is [also] that Spirit…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV). “…Jesus Christ is in you…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “…the …[Holy] … Spirit of God dwell[s] in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). 

 “…I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, to the very end…"(Matthew 28:20 NIV). “…Behold, I AM WITH… [YOU] and  … I WILL NOT LEAVE [YOU] …." (Genesis 28:15 ASV). “… The LORD thy God …will not fail (leave) thee, nor forsake thee…” (Deuteronomy 31:6 KJV).  “…Behold, I am with … [you] and will keep … [you] whithersoever [you]… goest…I will not leave [you] ..." (Genesis 28:15 ASV). 

Therefore, “…Abide in Me, and I in you…” (John 15:4-6 NASB). “…Apart from Me you can do nothing…” (John 15:4-6 NASB). 

“…the HEAD  of EVERY man (or woman in the covenant relationship) is Christ ….” (1 Corinthians 11:3 KJV). 

Therefore, “…Submit to God...” (Job 22:21 NLT). “…The Lord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me (The Head) with contempt (disrespect)?” (Daniel 14:11 NIV). “…My people would not listen to me (The HEAD). They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts (own plans)…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). 

When God’s people do NOT submit to God’s indwelling Holy Spirit they are NO LONGER under HIS HEADSHIP, and will reflect the nature they follow. “….apart from Me (the indwelling Holy Spirit), you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). 

YOU can DO religious WORKS, BUT do them in under the HEADSHIP of the FLESH, which is the SINFUL NATURE. “… repent and DO the first works…” (Revelation 2:5 KJV). 

WORKS done in the flesh are religious acts performed without the POWER of the indwelling Holy Spirit. “…I KNOW THY WORKS…” (REVELATIONS 2:2 KJV). 

WORKS done in the flesh become practices of religious mastery. Religious mastery refer to acts based on Christian knowledge, routine, and familiarity. Religious mastery only require human skills based on human knowledge about how or when to say “amen,” “shout,” “do certain rituals,” “stewardship,” “read scripture,” “sing familiar songs,” “pray,” “come to regular worship,” or “repeat religious clichés and gestures.” “…This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me…” (Mark 7:6 KJV).  

WORKS done in the flesh can become perfected over the years and build false confidence in one’s OWN traditional efforts regarding religious practices. “…You skillfully ….hold on to YOUR OWN tradition...” (Mark 7:9 NLT). “…they have stubbornly followed THEIR OWN desires…” (JERMIAH 9:14 NLT). 

WORKS done in the flesh are KNOWN by God and he SEES clearly ALL religious acts done through the flesh, which is now the sinful nature. He knows if you are NOT real. “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness… ” (Matthew 23:27 KJV). 

Works done in the flesh turn into a pretense of adhering to Christ-like values, beliefs, and practices. God is fully aware when a person’s heart is NOT truly committed to his WILL and PLANS. “…He knew what was in each person’s heart…” (John 2:24-25 NLT). 

Fleshly WORKERS come together with WORKERS, who depend upon the Holy Spirit to DO the WORK of God “in” and “through” them; AND they may “LOOK” alike. HOWEVER, one group does it out of religious obligation and the other group out of dedicated, intimate love. “O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know everything I do…” (Psalms 139:1-6 NLT). 

The WORKS of the church of Ephesus had become or turned into those done in the FLESH. “….apart from Me (the indwelling Holy Spirit), you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). “…God … does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). 

“… God  … work[s] … in … [you] … what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

 “…The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…Apart from [God, the Holy Spirit you] can do nothing (PRODUCES NO SPIRITUAL FRUIT)….” (John 15:5 KJV). 

“…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control….” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…The …HOLY SPIRIT …is the SOURCE of (spiritual FRUIT) … It is the …Holy Spirit who gives all these gifts and POWERS… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

TRYING TO PRODUCE SPIRITUAL FRUIT THROUGH YOUR OWN EFFORTS IS "NOT" POSSIBLE. 

TRUSTING OR DEPENDING UPON GOD, THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT, TO PRODUCE SPIRITUAL FRUIT MAKES IT POSSIBLE. 

HE DOES THE WORK, OF PRODUCING SPIRITUAL FRUIT,  "IN" AND "THROUGH" YOU. 

YOU ARE HIS VESSEL AND THE SPIRITUAL FRUIT PRODUCED AND DISPLAY THROUGH YOU WILL "ALWAYS" GIVE GLORY TO GOD!

WHO PRODUCES THE SPIRITUAL FRUIT "IN" AND "THROUGH" YOUR LIFE? THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT!