The Fruit of the Spirit: Some Concluding Thoughts

This is the last post about Rev. Smit’s book, The Fruit of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Rev. Smit closes the book with 5 concluding thoughts. Here is a summary of these thoughts. 1. God’s eternal decree of election is the ultimate source of the fruit of the Spirit. 2. The Holy Spirit produces and cultivates the fruit of the Spirit by the means of grace found in the church. 3. Those who produce the fruit of the Spirit enjoy “true freedom.” 4. Humble dependence upon Jesus Christ is necessary...