Galatians Justified by Faith

1. Galatians Justified by Faith Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

2. Galatians Justified by Faith 1) The difference between fruit and gifts 2) Work vs. Fruit 3) What does it say about ME when I don’t display all the fruits? Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

3. Galatians Justified by Faith Gal. 5:16-26… Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

4. Galatians Justified by Faith • 1) Difference between Fruit and Gifts: • Romans 12:6-8: “We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us… if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving…” etc. Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

5. Galatians Justified by Faith • Difference between Fruit and Gifts: • Work vs. Fruit: • The “Works” of the flesh = the TOILS, LABORS… what man does on his own, and the results that come from it. • Fruit of the Spirit = produce, product, result from something planted, rooted, patiently nourished • Man’s nature … Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

6. Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

7. Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

8. Galatians Justified by Faith • Difference between Fruit and Gifts: • Work vs. Fruit: • The “Works” of the flesh = the TOILS, LABORS… what man does on his own, and the results that come from it. • Fruit of the Spirit = produce, product, result from something planted, rooted, patiently nourished • Man’s nature … • The flesh is the opposite of the Spirit (5:17), therefore, what the flesh produces is the opposite of what the Spirit will produce. Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

9. Galatians Justified by Faith • Difference between Fruit and Gifts: • Work vs. Fruit: • What does it say about ME when I don’t display all the fruits? • “I warn you… those who DO such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (v21) • “Do” = prassō = A primary verb; to “practice”, that is, perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from poieō [also translated “do”], which refers to a single act) Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

10. Galatians Justified by Faith • Difference between Fruit and Gifts: • Work vs. Fruit: • What does it say about ME when I don’t display all the fruits? • It’s a PROCESS Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

11. Galatians Justified by Faith • Difference between Fruit and Gifts: • Work vs. Fruit: • What does it say about ME when I don’t display all the fruits? • It’s a PROCESS • It’s a matter of PERSPECTIVE • It’s a matter of POWER • By Whose strength do I carry out what’s right? Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

12. Galatians Justified by Faith If you’re not talking to God daily (prayer, being watered by the Word and listening/recognizing/acknowledging God’s love all around you), please don’t expect to manifest His fruit 24/7. Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012

13. Galatians Justified by Faith Will you surrender,soaking in the presence of God? Gal. 5:16-26 “Works vs. Fruit” November 4, 2012