As a living tree bears good fruit, so the presence of the Holy Spirit in believers causes them to exhibit Christlike attributes.
God expects his people to bear spiritual fruit
Is 5:4
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Believers’ spiritual development and life are compared to a fruit-bearing tree. The lives, attitudes, and behavior of a believer should demonstrate the presence of the Holy Spirit, just as the fruit is evidence of the health and vitality of the tree.
Believers should exhibit evidence of their conversion
Jas 3:13 Also see: Mt 3:8 pp Lk 3:8-9; Mt 7:15-20; 12:33; Jn 15:16; Ro 7:4-5; Tit 3:14; Jas 2:14-26
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An uprising against established supernatural or human power. The Bible forbids rebellion against God and shows that Israel’s repeated rebellions against him were futile. The human race is in rebellion against God through its disobedience and unbelief.
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As we come to the end of our Armor of God studies, we realize two important points. In order to be effective as Christians wearing the Armor of God, we must be strong in the Lord Eph 6:10 and develop a prayer life before the Lord. Eph 6:18.
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The Bible refers to Jesus Christ as God’s word. The gospel and God’s promise were all included in the word, which is support during adversity and temptation. The Word of God should be used carefully by people.
Jesus Christ and God’s word
Jesus Christ described as the Word
Jn 1:1–3
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The Word of God
The declarations of God, especially as revealed in Scripture. This may take the form of commands or promises. The term can also refer to Jesus Christ as the incarnate Word of God.
The word of God revealed as law
God has made his commands and requirements known Ps 147:19 See also Ex 20:1-17; 24:3; 34:27-28; Dt 5:5; Isa 2:3 Mic 4:2; Mt 15:6 Mk 7:13