So, my brothers, you also were made dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may belong to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, so that we might bear fruit to God. Truth to Learn We have been set free so that we can bear...
Romans 6:21 – Grace for Shame
Therefore, what fruit did you have in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. Truth to Learn Our sinfulness separates us from fellowship with God. Behind the Words The word translated “fruit” is karpos, which can refer to the fruit...
Ephesians 5:9 – Goodness, Righteousness, and Truth
for the fruit of the light is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, Truth to Learn We should always exhibit goodness, righteousness, and truth. Behind the Words The word “fruit” is translated from the Greek word karpos, which is derived from the same base as harpadzō, meaning “to pluck”...
James 3:18 – Sow in Peace
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who are making peace. Truth to Learn Those who teach with earthly wisdom reap a harvest of contention and discord. Those who humbly teach through the Spirit of God reap a harvest of peaceful righteousness. Behind the Words “Fruit”...
Ephesians 5:9 – Goodness, Righteousness, and Truth
(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), Truth to Learn We should always exhibit goodness, righteousness, and truth. Behind the Words The word “fruit” is translated from the Greek word karpos, which is derived from the same base as harpadzō, meaning “to pluck” or...
Romans 7:5 – Fruit of Death
Romans 7:5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death. Truth to Learn Trying to live by a set of laws or rules produces spiritual death, not life. Behind the Words...
Romans 7:4 – Free to Bear Fruit
Romans 7:4 Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God. Truth to Learn We have been set free so that we...
Romans 6:22 – Set-apart to Him
Romans 6:22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. Truth to Learn God has set Christians apart and has given them eternal life. Behind the Words Throughout this chapter Paul has been...
Romans 6:21 – Grace for Shame
Romans 6:21 What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. Truth to Learn Our sinfulness separates us from fellowship with God. Behind the Words The word translated “fruit” is karpos, which can refer to the...
Romans 1:13 – Focused Zeal
Romans 1:13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. Truth to Learn Paul had intended to visit Rome several...