In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the "fruit of the Spirit" that comes from abiding in Christ. How many distinct fruits does he list?

Correct Answer

C) 9 fruits

Paul lists exactly nine fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This connects beautifully to today's theme about abiding in Christ because these fruits aren't produced by our own effort—they're the natural result of staying connected to Jesus, our True Vine. Notice that Paul calls it the "fruit" (singular) of the Spirit, suggesting these nine qualities are a unified whole that develops in our lives when we remain in Christ. Just as a healthy branch naturally produces good fruit, a life that abides in Jesus naturally displays these characteristics.