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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we [fall short and] are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined [by undergoing His correction] so that we will not be condemned [to eternal punishment] along with the world. |
Bible Question:
Mommapbs, Please describe/define "fruit" as it is used in your answer with scripture reference(s). This is not a challenge to you, I am new to the forum and just would like to know. THANKS! - Cyclist |
Bible Answer: Greetings Cyclist! "Bear" with me on this- pun intended! What is "fruit?" I believe that fruit is the expression of the presence of Jesus Christ in the life of the believer. Continue the analogy of the vine and the branches. If Jesus is the vine and we are the branches what SHOULD be the expression of His presence IN us? FRUIT - this is the manefestation of "Christ in us!" (Col 1:27) Fruit is the result of a healthy relationship with Jesus. (Trust and obey!) The fruit of the spirit:love, joy, peace, patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,gentlenessand self-control, are qualities that will be evident in the life of one who has yielded his/her life to the Lordship of Christ.(The degree of their operation in our lives can be used as barometer of sorts!) "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Phil 3:11-14 Fruit is always possible for any believer,as Jesus assures us: "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:1-5 Bottom line, we can choose to believe in Jesus and be grafted into the "Vine." (Trust) Afterward, we have the privilege of living in Him which means CHOOSING to live for Him, submitting to HIS will, allowing Jesus to be at work in and through us to bring forth fruit that will last. (Obey) Without Christ at work, the believer is non-productive or fruitless. "If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw,his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work.If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward.If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames." 1 Cor 3:11-15 I trust that God will speak to your heart through these passages of Scripture. Welcome to the Forum! Mommapbs PS: Some might suggest that fruitfulness is measured by those we "win to Christ." But keep in mind, soul winning is yet another result of the work of the Holy Spirit! |