Overview and Objectives

In this lesson, you will explore the immediate literary context of the fruit of the Spirit passage and the importance of understanding this context.

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:

• Examine the fruit of the Spirit in light of its immediate literary context.
• Explain what it means to walk according to the Spirit.
• Identify the results of walking according to the Spirit.

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Which translation speaks most to you: walking in, with, or by the Spirit? Explain how each of these translations is relevant in your walk.