True Foundations (True Foundations)

The Fruits of the Spirit are a manifestation of the nature and character of God within us as we are being transformed. In this episode we hear about the distinction between faith and faithfulness and discover that spiritual faithfulness is very different from being consistent and showing up to church on a regular basis.

The term "hyper grace" is gaining popularity in some circles-but what does it mean?

*Please note: This episode is a rerun from an earlier recording.

The fruit of goodness, which is the foundation for all the other fruits, is a paradox for us. No one is good but God, and yet, there is an expectation that we should exhibit goodness in our lives. This episode contrasts the new testament ruler against Moses and how they approached God regarding this issue of goodness.

David J. Jones elaborates on the fruit of kindness and how it should come from within without having to muster it up.

The patience we are talking about here has an aim and does not last forever; it is intended to lead people to repentance. Patience allows for people to continue in the freedom of their choices but is not soft on sin or rebellion. The patience of God is ethical and active.

Peace is something that can only happen after a victory has been won. It is also something that comes when there is order. This episode explores what the peace of Christ is all about and applies it to the individual as well as the corporate body.

The fruit of joy doesn’t come from a place of disposition or personality, nor can it be self-generated or whipped up. This episode explains where true joy comes from, how we can ask for this joy, and how we can better fulfill the goal to which Jesus called us.

When God planted the first fruit trees he had a purpose in mind for them. Fruit in the Christian life is about purpose, growth and maturity. This episode kicks off the Fruit of the Spirit series with the fruit of love.

Continuing on with the theme of walking by the Spirit, we discover why we must engage in the Christian life and not simply drift on cruise control.

This episode examines the system of democracy and how it interacts with Christianity. Does democracy have a place in the church?