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The Character of Christ: The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Our Saviour
Most experienced Christians are familiar with the Fruit of the Spirit listed in the apostle Paul's Letter to the Galatians where we read of qualities like love, peace, and patience. These are considered both gracious marks of true Christian character and ideals to aim for. But what do they look like when lived to the fullest? - Christ's example. Jonathan Cruse answers this question by studying the fullness of the Fruit of the Spirit in the life of Christ. - Our shortcomings. In a warm and engaging style, Jonathan examines these godly attributes in the Lord's example and compares them with our own faltering efforts at holiness. - Our hope. Despite our shortcomings, the comparison is presented in a way that brings hope, not frustration. We learn that only the power of God himself can truly conform us to Christ. The work is his, not ours -- and this is good news for all those who yearn for greater sanctification.
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Published April 4, 2023
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February 18, 2025
It is always the right time to read of the character of Christ. I can re read the chapters on patience and kindness every day. The perspective on self control as a submission of the will is so helpful and will keep me thinking. Thankful for friends gifting me this gem!
February 20, 2024
One of the best books I have ever read.
June 5, 2023
In a sea of Christian publication containing books filled with long stories, analogies, examples, and little to no logical argumentation throughout the flow of the book, we have here a book that is written with great clarity, conviction, and substance.
The author gives very little analogies/stories to illustrate his point. Instead, and more favorably, he simply writes clearly and logically to provide for the Christian a book a rich substance.
This books accomplishes what it sets out to do, namely provide a walk through of the Fruit of the Spirit as displayed in the life of Christ. This book provides an excellent balance between instructing, encouraging, exhorting, and at times convicting. The author writes in such a way that he seeks to encourage and exhort the Christian to live a life dependent on the Spirit to produce the fruit of Galatians 5, and strive for Christlikeness.
This books provides a great resource to the church to walk through and refresh a key area of meditation and reflection. Furthermore, this book is written concisely and clearly to be perfect for a book club in a local church, a walk through for elders and pastors together, or for one on one discipleship. It even provides study questions in the back to help facilitate discussion.
In light of the positives in the book, this reader did have a few negatives. Personally, I would have preferred more examples in Christ’s life of displaying the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Secondly m, some chapters were stronger than others. Additionally, there were a few places that seemed to derive from more of a devotional study than an exegetical study. And finally, there are a few places this reader finds some cheesy one-liners.
Aside from these few areas of weakness. This book was a delight to read.
The author gives very little analogies/stories to illustrate his point. Instead, and more favorably, he simply writes clearly and logically to provide for the Christian a book a rich substance.
This books accomplishes what it sets out to do, namely provide a walk through of the Fruit of the Spirit as displayed in the life of Christ. This book provides an excellent balance between instructing, encouraging, exhorting, and at times convicting. The author writes in such a way that he seeks to encourage and exhort the Christian to live a life dependent on the Spirit to produce the fruit of Galatians 5, and strive for Christlikeness.
This books provides a great resource to the church to walk through and refresh a key area of meditation and reflection. Furthermore, this book is written concisely and clearly to be perfect for a book club in a local church, a walk through for elders and pastors together, or for one on one discipleship. It even provides study questions in the back to help facilitate discussion.
In light of the positives in the book, this reader did have a few negatives. Personally, I would have preferred more examples in Christ’s life of displaying the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Secondly m, some chapters were stronger than others. Additionally, there were a few places that seemed to derive from more of a devotional study than an exegetical study. And finally, there are a few places this reader finds some cheesy one-liners.
Aside from these few areas of weakness. This book was a delight to read.
November 8, 2025
I’ve read a number of really helpful Christian books this year. This could be the best yet. Focussed on the fruit of the Spirit, the book shows us how they are shown in Jesus fully and how He then produces that fruit in us. The chapters on joyfulness and faithfulness were stand outs for me.
August 29, 2023
This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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THE GOAL/DESIGN OF THE BOOK
The introduction is called "This Is Not A How-To Book." This is vital, and this emphasis is likely why I bought this book* after hearing Cruse interviewed about it. Christian bookstores (wherever they may still exist) and websites are full of books on how to generate the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives, and are great ways to make yourself feel guilty when they don't work.
Also, those books really miss the point anyway.
Cruse is clear about the need for believers to produce fruit—and he's also clear about the way that happens. But that's a secondary matter for this book—this book is about focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit and seeing how they were seen, manifested, and taught by our Lord.
This is a book about Christ, first and foremost. Following John Owen (and others) Cruse is convinced that as we see Him better, as we understand Him more, we will be transformed and those fruits will be seen.
* Given my appreciation for Cruse, that's likely an overstatement--but I would've bought and read other books first.
WHAT'S THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST ABOUT?
Okay, I just answered that—oops. After the Introduction, Cruse takes one chapter to look at each of the Fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The organization of each chapter varies—which is annoying for trying to sum it up briefly, but so nice when it comes to reading. It'd have been very easy for each of these chapters to have the same outline, just with different topics—and my eyes would've glazed over a lot.
Essentially, we get a good definition of each fruit along with examples of how we see that in the life of our Savior. Cruse will often show us what Christ Himself taught about the fruit, too. Each chapter ends with some sort of application—not in the "How To" sense. But here's how you can display Christ, go to Jesus, and pray for this to be shown in your life as it applies to each fruit.
The book concludes with a reminder to look to Christ and how He has perfectly kept in step with the Spirit and borne the fruit. As we do so, as we are united to Him by the Spirit, we can be transformed as well.
SO, WHAT DID I THINK ABOUT THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST?
This is too brief, not because Cruse was skimpy on details or needed to explain anything better. But each chapter could've been twice the length and not lost my interest, I could keep reading more and more about each of these ideas in this manner. Although I'm pretty sure if he did give us twice the length, I'd still be asking for more.
This was a great balance of doctrine and example/illustration. He's careful not to let the reader focus too much on themselves as they ponder each idea but consistently points to the Author and Finisher of our Faith. It's easy to read, wonderful to chew on, and truly helpful in the way that how-to books can't be.
I strongly recommend this to your attention—not just for the content, but the manner in which Cruse presents it.
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THE GOAL/DESIGN OF THE BOOK
The introduction is called "This Is Not A How-To Book." This is vital, and this emphasis is likely why I bought this book* after hearing Cruse interviewed about it. Christian bookstores (wherever they may still exist) and websites are full of books on how to generate the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives, and are great ways to make yourself feel guilty when they don't work.
Also, those books really miss the point anyway.
Cruse is clear about the need for believers to produce fruit—and he's also clear about the way that happens. But that's a secondary matter for this book—this book is about focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit and seeing how they were seen, manifested, and taught by our Lord.
This is a book about Christ, first and foremost. Following John Owen (and others) Cruse is convinced that as we see Him better, as we understand Him more, we will be transformed and those fruits will be seen.
* Given my appreciation for Cruse, that's likely an overstatement--but I would've bought and read other books first.
WHAT'S THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST ABOUT?
Okay, I just answered that—oops. After the Introduction, Cruse takes one chapter to look at each of the Fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The organization of each chapter varies—which is annoying for trying to sum it up briefly, but so nice when it comes to reading. It'd have been very easy for each of these chapters to have the same outline, just with different topics—and my eyes would've glazed over a lot.
Essentially, we get a good definition of each fruit along with examples of how we see that in the life of our Savior. Cruse will often show us what Christ Himself taught about the fruit, too. Each chapter ends with some sort of application—not in the "How To" sense. But here's how you can display Christ, go to Jesus, and pray for this to be shown in your life as it applies to each fruit.
The book concludes with a reminder to look to Christ and how He has perfectly kept in step with the Spirit and borne the fruit. As we do so, as we are united to Him by the Spirit, we can be transformed as well.
SO, WHAT DID I THINK ABOUT THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST?
This is too brief, not because Cruse was skimpy on details or needed to explain anything better. But each chapter could've been twice the length and not lost my interest, I could keep reading more and more about each of these ideas in this manner. Although I'm pretty sure if he did give us twice the length, I'd still be asking for more.
This was a great balance of doctrine and example/illustration. He's careful not to let the reader focus too much on themselves as they ponder each idea but consistently points to the Author and Finisher of our Faith. It's easy to read, wonderful to chew on, and truly helpful in the way that how-to books can't be.
I strongly recommend this to your attention—not just for the content, but the manner in which Cruse presents it.
March 23, 2025
A super solid and edifying book, but it wasn’t quite what I had originally thought when I saw the title. I was expecting more of an anecdotal walk-through of how the fruit of the Spirit was displayed by Christ through different stories in the gospels. What it is is much more predictable: what is (love, joy, peace…) and this is how Christ fulfills this quality in various ways through the Gospel, salvation, His nature/character, etc with some on-the-ground examples sprinkled here and there. Again, worth the read and very edifying, but I had a slightly different idea in mind that I was looking forward to reading!
April 4, 2025
4.5
A really good look at how the fruit of the spirit is actually an expression of who Christ is, and we only exhibit it ourselves because he has already attained it for us in full. A really helpful read for where I am right now, and a challenge to reframe my thinking in light of God being good, kind, gentle, faithful etc and therefore I can be trusting him when things aren't working out to my plans or expectation
A really good look at how the fruit of the spirit is actually an expression of who Christ is, and we only exhibit it ourselves because he has already attained it for us in full. A really helpful read for where I am right now, and a challenge to reframe my thinking in light of God being good, kind, gentle, faithful etc and therefore I can be trusting him when things aren't working out to my plans or expectation
December 30, 2025
I meant to finish this more quickly than I did, but oops I got distracted by a few works of fiction.
This book is a refreshing and restorative look at the fruit of the Spirit. It removes the typical “checklist” approach, reminding us that the fruit of the Spirit is just that - the natural result of the Spirit’s work in our hearts and lives, the evidence of abiding in Christ. The right response to seeing this list is not to make sure we’re “working on” each fruit, but to marvel at Christ who displayed them all perfectly and works in our hearts to conform us to his likeness.
This was not a judgy or “holier than thou” book, but one that is at its core healing and inspiring. All glory be to Christ.
This book is a refreshing and restorative look at the fruit of the Spirit. It removes the typical “checklist” approach, reminding us that the fruit of the Spirit is just that - the natural result of the Spirit’s work in our hearts and lives, the evidence of abiding in Christ. The right response to seeing this list is not to make sure we’re “working on” each fruit, but to marvel at Christ who displayed them all perfectly and works in our hearts to conform us to his likeness.
This was not a judgy or “holier than thou” book, but one that is at its core healing and inspiring. All glory be to Christ.
May 10, 2024
I enjoyed this book so much, and want to go back and read it again. After reading Gently and Lowly earlier this year, I thought this gave a fuller and more complete picture of the person of Christ—and using the fruit of the Spirit to work through the character of Christ was excellent!
“We see the beauty of Christ in his loving mercy, his joyful determination, his peaceful disposition, his patient instruction, his kind and tender care, his good and right ways, his faithful commitment, his gentle invitations, and his execution of self-control to attain our salvation. And the wonderful thing is that when we take hold of this beautiful Saviour by faith, he will make us beautiful, too.”
“We see the beauty of Christ in his loving mercy, his joyful determination, his peaceful disposition, his patient instruction, his kind and tender care, his good and right ways, his faithful commitment, his gentle invitations, and his execution of self-control to attain our salvation. And the wonderful thing is that when we take hold of this beautiful Saviour by faith, he will make us beautiful, too.”
April 18, 2025
Beautiful.
January 1, 2026
“Thanks be to God for the sterling character of Christ!”
May 26, 2025
Sound theology, easy read (two things that don't go hand in hand very often). If you read a lot of these books though, you will struggle finding something new in it.
January 16, 2024
Beautiful, and encouraging in the struggle towards Christlikeness.
December 8, 2024
This book is an excellent explanation of all nine fruit of the spirit displayed in the life of Christ. Those it is ok for personal reading, i think this book would make for great bible study discussion.
January 29, 2024
A beautiful little book on the character of our Savior!
"Not a How-To Book": The beauty of the book is that Cruse clearly spells out the principle in scripture that "beholding is becoming." We will become like what we behold. In that light, he seeks to show the reader in detail how each fruit of the Spirit is exhibited in our Savior first and foremost, and then make a connection with how meditating on this will and should change and motivate us to be like Him.
"Uplifting and motivating by showing the beauty of Christ": He was incredibly encouraging throughout the book, constantly reminding the believer that if we are in Christ we already have this fruit and are promised that it will grow. But then, he seeks to exhort us to continue to grow into Christ in each of these particular ways.
"More scripture references": My only critique is a rather mild one, and is simply that I would have loved more scripture references and unpacking of the text in each section. To be fair, this wasn't meant to be an expository commentary on each fruit of the spirit, but I think it would serve the author's purpose better to perhaps unpack a little more of the text in each chapter to prove how Christ fulfills the fruits, and then get to the implications from there.
Overall, this is a wonderful and encouraging quick read that will benefit all believers by showing them how Christ exhibits the fruit of the Spirit in the fullest sense, and thereby creating a love, motivation and desire to be more like Him.
"Not a How-To Book": The beauty of the book is that Cruse clearly spells out the principle in scripture that "beholding is becoming." We will become like what we behold. In that light, he seeks to show the reader in detail how each fruit of the Spirit is exhibited in our Savior first and foremost, and then make a connection with how meditating on this will and should change and motivate us to be like Him.
"Uplifting and motivating by showing the beauty of Christ": He was incredibly encouraging throughout the book, constantly reminding the believer that if we are in Christ we already have this fruit and are promised that it will grow. But then, he seeks to exhort us to continue to grow into Christ in each of these particular ways.
"More scripture references": My only critique is a rather mild one, and is simply that I would have loved more scripture references and unpacking of the text in each section. To be fair, this wasn't meant to be an expository commentary on each fruit of the spirit, but I think it would serve the author's purpose better to perhaps unpack a little more of the text in each chapter to prove how Christ fulfills the fruits, and then get to the implications from there.
Overall, this is a wonderful and encouraging quick read that will benefit all believers by showing them how Christ exhibits the fruit of the Spirit in the fullest sense, and thereby creating a love, motivation and desire to be more like Him.
September 11, 2025
Typically, studies of the Fruit of the Spirit focus on what they look like in our lives. Cruse shows us the Fruit of the Spirit as Jesus lived them. He reminds us that those who look to Jesus will become like Jesus.
This book was accessible and steeped in Scripture. Its constant reminders to look to our union with Christ as the power behind growing in holiness were refreshing. It is Christ in me that empowers my pursuit of growth in holiness.
This book was accessible and steeped in Scripture. Its constant reminders to look to our union with Christ as the power behind growing in holiness were refreshing. It is Christ in me that empowers my pursuit of growth in holiness.
May 13, 2025
I read this as I am doing a lot of teaching on the Fruit of the Spirit in the next while & absolutely devoted the content. Love how absolutely everything was pointing back to Jesus & how there were still practical components to each chapter.
May 19, 2024
Very edifying and would highly recommend. He says at the outset that this book is not a how to book but what Christ has done and is doing book. What a refreshing read on the fruit of the Spirit.
December 3, 2024
This book is a great reminder that Christ is the true model of the fruit Christians display. It is because of Christ that we have that fruit.
February 9, 2025
Really enjoyed this book on the fruits of the spirit, and how the focus is finding/seeing them in Christ rather than ourselves. You become what you behold, and we have a glorious Saviour to help us grow
November 23, 2025
Excellent.
January 4, 2026
What a great little book! Encouraging and challenging and most of all, shining a light on Christ in a way that highlights his character and glory.
August 15, 2023
“Many have tried to argue that the Bible is a guidebook, a road map to this thing called life. If you follow its directions and obey its instructions, then you will be a successful Christian and be well on your way to “good and faithful servant” status.
Of course, this isn’t quite accurate. The Bible is a lot more than just a record of dos and don’ts. It’s the inspired and inerrant Word of God, God’s story of His redemption of mankind. Yes, it contains instruction and guidance, but it also includes hero stories, and handwritten letters, and fulfilled prophecies. Scripture is more than a bunch of rules; it’s a multi-genre book the reveals to us the nature, character, and desires of the God who creates, sustains, and saves us.
And yet, we—especially those of us living in a Western context—still tend to treat what’s written in the Bible as a to-do list, checking off the commands and behaviors that we’re pretty good at and toiling to please God in the areas in which we are lacking. This habit can easily cause us to overlook certain aspects of the Christian life or become weary when we find ourselves unable to overcome our vices. But Jonathan Landry Cruse argues in his book, The Character of Christ, that instead of crossing off items on our scriptural to-do list, we ought to fix our eyes of Jesus and imitate Him…”
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Of course, this isn’t quite accurate. The Bible is a lot more than just a record of dos and don’ts. It’s the inspired and inerrant Word of God, God’s story of His redemption of mankind. Yes, it contains instruction and guidance, but it also includes hero stories, and handwritten letters, and fulfilled prophecies. Scripture is more than a bunch of rules; it’s a multi-genre book the reveals to us the nature, character, and desires of the God who creates, sustains, and saves us.
And yet, we—especially those of us living in a Western context—still tend to treat what’s written in the Bible as a to-do list, checking off the commands and behaviors that we’re pretty good at and toiling to please God in the areas in which we are lacking. This habit can easily cause us to overlook certain aspects of the Christian life or become weary when we find ourselves unable to overcome our vices. But Jonathan Landry Cruse argues in his book, The Character of Christ, that instead of crossing off items on our scriptural to-do list, we ought to fix our eyes of Jesus and imitate Him…”
Continue reading my review at: https://tristanycorgan.com/blog-thech... !
June 27, 2023
Where can we clearly see the fruit of the Spirit? In The Character of Christ, Jonathan Landry Cruse shows the fruit of the Spirit in the life of our Savior.
In just over 150 pages, Cruz presents a biblical foundation for the fruit of the Spirit. Originally preached as sermons during the summer of 2020, this book is a tight exposition.
Through the Lens of Jesus’ Life
Cruz begins with a mini biblical theology of fruit, explaining how Adam was to cultivate and tend to the garden. This was a spiritual foreshadowing of our Savior, who bore spiritual fruit in his life. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians are able to do the same.
In nine chapters, Cruz examines the fruit of the Spirit through the lens of Jesus’s life. His writings are rich in biblical truth, but he also illustrates and provides applications. I was most moved to read of the permanence of joy. Christians want a joy like Jesus’, who found it in the perfect plans of God – not in circumstances or success.
Behold his Beauty
I was most challenged to exemplify the kindness of Christ. Cruz exhorts us to see ways in which Jesus shows kindness to us. From there, we can show kindness to others. He tells us never to underestimate the powerful effect an act of kindness can have on someone. And while our kindness cannot save, it can point to the kindness of Christ — which leads others to repentance.
The book ends by bringing us to behold the beauty of our Savior. Reading this book will set your heart on his.
I received a media copy of The Character of Christ and this is my honest review.
In just over 150 pages, Cruz presents a biblical foundation for the fruit of the Spirit. Originally preached as sermons during the summer of 2020, this book is a tight exposition.
Through the Lens of Jesus’ Life
Cruz begins with a mini biblical theology of fruit, explaining how Adam was to cultivate and tend to the garden. This was a spiritual foreshadowing of our Savior, who bore spiritual fruit in his life. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians are able to do the same.
In nine chapters, Cruz examines the fruit of the Spirit through the lens of Jesus’s life. His writings are rich in biblical truth, but he also illustrates and provides applications. I was most moved to read of the permanence of joy. Christians want a joy like Jesus’, who found it in the perfect plans of God – not in circumstances or success.
Behold his Beauty
I was most challenged to exemplify the kindness of Christ. Cruz exhorts us to see ways in which Jesus shows kindness to us. From there, we can show kindness to others. He tells us never to underestimate the powerful effect an act of kindness can have on someone. And while our kindness cannot save, it can point to the kindness of Christ — which leads others to repentance.
The book ends by bringing us to behold the beauty of our Savior. Reading this book will set your heart on his.
I received a media copy of The Character of Christ and this is my honest review.
September 9, 2024
This is a good book, and an interesting idea-- to look at the fruit of the Spirit in Jesus. Alas, Cruse sometimes shies away from the harder questions. In the chapter on peace, for example, I was left to figure out on my own why Jesus was not always at peace. I got a good sermon commending peace to me at all times, but Jesus in Gethsemane was not at peace. Similarly with joy-- Christ was often not joyful, but I was on my own considering why that was, what it means for me, and what it says about that particular fruit of the Spirit.
Also, I find I disagree with Cruse about English having one word for love. I think that's great-- what a rich word. I don't think it's helpful to automatically parse love into the four words that Greek has. In this case, it led to Cruse saying odd things like we're not commanded to have close friends and friendship will never fulfill our heart's deep need, whereas being the object of someone's charity will.
Still, this is a helpful book filled with good observations.
Also, I find I disagree with Cruse about English having one word for love. I think that's great-- what a rich word. I don't think it's helpful to automatically parse love into the four words that Greek has. In this case, it led to Cruse saying odd things like we're not commanded to have close friends and friendship will never fulfill our heart's deep need, whereas being the object of someone's charity will.
Still, this is a helpful book filled with good observations.
April 26, 2025
A solid, introductory approach to the character of Jesus, using the fruit of the Spirit (from Gal 5) as a roadmap.
Books that make us think about Jesus are vitally important, and even though this one lacks a certain depth I would have preferred, it did have some good insights (and the added study questions in the back would make this a good candidate for a group study).
One contributing factor to my rating (which is more like 3.5 out of 5) is that this is a transcription of sermons, which I find tends to lose something in the ‘translation’ to book form. There are natural ways of segue and emphases in speaking that do not always come through the same ways in writing, and there are evidences of this here.
While this is not the ‘go to’ book I would first put in the hands of people wanting to know Christ better, those who read it will likely find it helpful and edifying.
Books that make us think about Jesus are vitally important, and even though this one lacks a certain depth I would have preferred, it did have some good insights (and the added study questions in the back would make this a good candidate for a group study).
One contributing factor to my rating (which is more like 3.5 out of 5) is that this is a transcription of sermons, which I find tends to lose something in the ‘translation’ to book form. There are natural ways of segue and emphases in speaking that do not always come through the same ways in writing, and there are evidences of this here.
While this is not the ‘go to’ book I would first put in the hands of people wanting to know Christ better, those who read it will likely find it helpful and edifying.
August 5, 2023
Excellent devotional. Pastor Cruse reminds us that the fruit of the Spirit (singular fruit) is not a to do list, therefore “this is not a how-to book. This is a he-did book.” Something I need constant reminders of.
In chapter 5, JLC writes, “The main point is never, ‘Now go be just like Jesus.’ The point is to see how we ourselves have personally benefitted from the character of Christ… That must be where we begin… We can only give to others whatever we have first received from God.” Jonathan is writing of kindness in chapter 5, but I think those words fit for every facet of the Spirit’s fruit.
Every chapter blessed me. Highly recommend.
In chapter 5, JLC writes, “The main point is never, ‘Now go be just like Jesus.’ The point is to see how we ourselves have personally benefitted from the character of Christ… That must be where we begin… We can only give to others whatever we have first received from God.” Jonathan is writing of kindness in chapter 5, but I think those words fit for every facet of the Spirit’s fruit.
Every chapter blessed me. Highly recommend.
October 2, 2025
Excellent book that’s easy to read - finished it in one day. The central premise is sorely needed - not another self-help how-to book about the fruit of the spirit, but rather a book that invites you to see how Christ perfectly produced the fruit in His earthly life on your behalf.
The chapters (each one devoted to a specific fruit) got shorter as the book went on - I think the author started to run out of things to say or wanted to avoid being too repetitive. Also I feel like he couldn’t resist violating his premise on occasion and still including some how-to material. But overall, a great take on the subject and very edifying.
The chapters (each one devoted to a specific fruit) got shorter as the book went on - I think the author started to run out of things to say or wanted to avoid being too repetitive. Also I feel like he couldn’t resist violating his premise on occasion and still including some how-to material. But overall, a great take on the subject and very edifying.
February 14, 2024
A lot of people would enjoy this book and learn something. There are some bits of this book that i appreciate that got me thinking, but overall those sections were few and far between. I wish the author would have leaned into the more thought-provoking, non-obvious lines of discourse to be found in his book. I don't necessarily disagree with anything the author discussed, it's just that I maybe didn't connect with the simplicity of the content. Others may find the simplicity of the content more their style.
December 1, 2025
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The best (and only) way to make sense of the fruit of the Spirit. This was such a WORSHIPFUL read. What a treat of a Cornhill reading week.
Lovely structure to each chapter, considering and delighting in the fruit expressed by Jesus that is then worked in us by the Spirit, with implications flowing out of the consideration of Jesus.
As far removed as you can get from a 'how to' book, this is a 'Jesus does' book.
For its beauty, delight and worship of Jesus it could have done with a more joyful front cover??
The best (and only) way to make sense of the fruit of the Spirit. This was such a WORSHIPFUL read. What a treat of a Cornhill reading week.
Lovely structure to each chapter, considering and delighting in the fruit expressed by Jesus that is then worked in us by the Spirit, with implications flowing out of the consideration of Jesus.
As far removed as you can get from a 'how to' book, this is a 'Jesus does' book.
For its beauty, delight and worship of Jesus it could have done with a more joyful front cover??
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