Continuing the theme of the results of faith in Christ, Galatians 5:16-26 lists specific manifestations of the flesh (sinful nature) and of the Holy Spirit. The outward evidence of living by the Holy Spirit is the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Four short parables point to the surpassing value of the kingdom of God and the need to find it now.
The conclusion to the first half of Ephesians is a prayer for believers to have strength to know Christ’s love.
Although the Kingdom of God started imperceptibly small, it will cover and fill the whole earth.
