How to Bear Fruit to God as Christ's Wife?
Romans 7:4 "Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God."
Colossians 3:17-18 "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord."
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Aspect |
Bear Fruit to God as Christ's Wife |
Related Scripture |
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Reason |
• Believers have died to the law through the body of Christ to belong to Christ • Transition from old husband (old self) to new husband (Christ) • Living in resurrection and unto God • As regenerated persons (bride/wife) having intimate relationship with God |
Romans 7:4 "Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God." |
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Method |
• Living in resurrection and unto God • Everything we are and do is related to God • Bringing forth God as our expression • Having the living God as our fruit |
Romans 6:11 "Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:13 "And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God." |
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Examples |
• The widow of Zarephath receiving Elijah (serving God's servant) • Ruth's loyalty and service to Naomi • Mary's humble submission to God's call • Priscilla serving the Lord together with her husband Aquila |
1 Kings 17:8-16 Ruth 1:16-17 Luke 1:38 "Then Mary said, 'Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.'" Acts 18:24-26 |
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Application |
• Connecting everything we are and do with God • Expressing God's attributes in daily life • Turning from old thought patterns to the mind of Christ • Living a life of submission, godliness, and love • Practicing intimate communion with God in the Spirit |
Colossians 3:17-18 "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord." 1 Peter 3:1-6 Titus 2:3-5 |
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Manifestation of Fruit-bearing |
• Manifesting the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, etc.) • Living out Christ's life in the family • Becoming a testimony through submissive attitude • Glorifying God through godly conduct • Leading others to know God through testimony |
Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." Titus 2:4-5 "That they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed." |
This table presents a complete picture of how to bear fruit to God as Christ's wife, from the spiritual significance of transformation to practical application and specific scriptures. The key is transitioning from the old person to the new, living unto God in resurrection, so that all we are and do can express God Himself, becoming the overflow of God.
*Please refer to the 2025 International Chinese Conference Romans 5-8 - The Core of the Bible Chapter 4: The New Husband
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