SANCTIFICATION AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

I. Sanctification by the Holy Spirit

2 Thess. 2:13--saved through sanctification by the Spirit
1 Peter 1:2--chosen in sanctification of the Spirit to obey
1 Cor. 6:11--sanctified in the name of Jesus & in the Spirit

II. Mastery over Sin

A. Christian's effort
Gal. 5:16--walk by Spirit; not gratify desires of flesh
Gal. 5:25-26--if live by Spirit, then walk by Spirit
B. Spirit's help
Rom. 8:13--by Spirit put to death the deeds of the body
1 Cor. 10:13--God provides way of escape with temptation
Eph. 3:14-16--strengthened with might through Spirit

III. Fruit of the Spirit

Gal. 5:22-23--fruit of the Spirit (9 items); no law against
Rom. 5:5--love poured into our hearts through the Spirit
1 Thess. 1:6--joy inspired by the Holy Spirit
Rom. 15:13--by power of Holy Spirit abound in hope
Rom. 14:17--righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit

IV. Goal

2 Cor. 3:18--Spirit changes us into Christ's likeness

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