Goodness as a fruit of the Spirit isn't doing random acts of kindness. Goodness is an active pursuit of what is right and holy in both speech and action.

07 Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

10 days ago 43m 2s

Kindness as a fruit of the Spirit is not good deeds. Rooted in understanding God's kindness, it's intentionally acting to benefit others.

06 Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

17 days ago 39m 20s

Patience as a fruit of the Spirit results from belief. We are longsuffering because we fix our hope on the promises of the gospel.

05 Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

24 days ago 45m 20s

We typically think of peace as fruit of the Spirit as "peace of mind." But most often Scripture speaks of peace as unity among believers.

04 Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

1 month ago 43m

Scripture teaches believers have joy as a fruit of the Spirit in the middle of struggles. Joy is confidence based on hope.

03 Fruit of the Spirit: Love Part 2

Mar 20th, 2024 34m 22s

Scripture teaches a second aspect to love as a fruit of the Spirit which concerns how believers relate to each other as a church and community.

02 Fruit of the Spirit: Love Part 1

Mar 13th, 2024 49m 21s

A deep dive into Scripture to understand what love is as a fruit of the Spirit. Spoiler: It is not a feeling.

01 Fruit of the Spirit: Introduction

Mar 6th, 2024 49m 24s

The entire argument of Galatians in one podcast! Understanding the themes of Galatians is the foundation for our study on the Fruit of the Spirit. Knowing the context surrounding the list is the crucial first step.

A Wednesday in the Word Announcement

Mar 2nd, 2024 1m 14s

The latest news from Krisan Marotta and the Wednesday in the Word podcast: New series on the Fruit of the Spirit starts March 6.

15 Galatians 6:6-18 Invest in Truth

Nov 29th, 2023 37m 17s

Paul encourages his listeners to invest their lives in truth. We reap what we sow. If we seek teachers who flatter and entertain us, that is what we will harvest. God is not mocked. He knows what we seek.

14 Galatians 5:25-6:5 Bear Each Others’ Burdens

Nov 15th, 2023 26m 7s

As he closes the letter, Paul explains how the fact that we all believe the same gospel translates into our lives as a community. First, he urges us to stop competing with our teammates. Then Paul explains how to respond when someone stumbles o

13 Galatians 5:13-24 Walk by the Spirit

Nov 8th, 2023 44m 54s

Paul argues we don't need the Law to keep us from pursuing sin. We have something better. We have the Spirit of God teaching us to pursue goodness.

12 Galatians 5:1-12 Keep Standing Firm

Nov 1st, 2023 33m 16s

In the final chapters, he develops his third major theme which is the freedom the gospel brings. Because the gospel solves our two biggest problems, it brings freedom from the law and freedom from slavery to sin.

11 Galatians 4:21-31 A Tale of Two Mothers

Oct 25th, 2023 41m 53s

In the story of Abraham we find two sons, two wives, two covenants, two mountains, and two cities. So we have only two options. One option leads to eternal life in the kingdom of God. The other leads to destruction.

10 Galatians 4:12-20 Leadership in action

Oct 18th, 2023 37m 52s

In his fourth argument, Paul appeals to the Galatians to return to the true gospel based on his deep affection and concern for them.

09 Galatians 4:1-11 Sons and Slaves

Oct 11th, 2023 27m 33s

The Judaizers teach you need to place yourself under the guardianship of the Law. Why would adults want to return the restrictions of childhood? Like a child who has come of age, you have graduated from the guardianship of the Law.

08 Galatians 3:23-29 Graduation from the Law

Oct 4th, 2023 40m 45s

The Law teaches valuable lessons that prepare us for faith and keep us from evil. But, after the Messiah came, we graduated from the protective custody of the Law. All of us receive justification by the same path: faith in Jesus Christ.

07 Galatians 3:15-22 The Deal and the Promise

Sep 27th, 2023 32m 58s

Paul argues the Law, which was a deal, does not nullify the promise given to Abraham. In a deal, two parties agree to certain obligations. But a promise is made by one party unconditionally.

06 Galatians 3:1-14 The Way to God

Sep 20th, 2023 44m 1s

In Galatians 3, Paul begins a series of five arguments for justification by faith. In the first two, Paul argues from experience and from the plain teaching of Scripture.

05 Galatians 2:11-21 Did Jesus die for nothing?

Sep 13th, 2023 45m 52s

Paul includes rebuking Peter as part of his defense. Paul could rebuke Peter because they had the same view of the gospel. This incident serves two purposes: 1) it furthers Paul’s claim that he and the apostles teach the same gospel; and 2) it

04 Galatians 2:1-10 Nothing but the Truth

Sep 6th, 2023 39m 33s

Fourteen years after his conversion, Paul went to Jerusalem to consult with the other apostles. They added nothing to his understanding and gave him the right hand of fellowship.

03 Galatians 1:11-24 A Message from God

Aug 30th, 2023 30m 13s

Paul argues he received his gospel first-hand as a revelation from the risen Lord. His lack of contact with the other apostles proves the divine origin of his understanding.

02 Galatians 1:1-10 No Other Gospel

Aug 23rd, 2023 32m 50s

Paul opens his letter by defending his authority and his gospel. He argues you can recognize the true gospel by its source and its substance.

01 Galatians Introduction

Aug 16th, 2023 30m 11s

Paul wrote this letter around 49 AD, about 15 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus to churches he founded during his first missionary journey. After Paul left, the Judaizers began teaching the Galatians they must keep the law to be f