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The Book of Galatians is attributed to Paul the apostle, ex-persecutor of believers & Gospel carrier. In this section of the letter Paul the Apostle's sends an urgent message to the churches of Galatia,...
Galatians 5
CHAPTER OUTLINE
OVERVIEW
The Book of Galatians is attributed to Paul the apostle, ex-persecutor of believers & Gospel carrier. In this section of the letter Paul the Apostle’s sends an urgent message to the churches of Galatia, about freedom in Christ ( vs 1-15) focusing on the fruit of the Spirit ( vs 22-26) versus the works of the flesh. ( vs 19-21)
Freedom in Christ
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” Galatians 5:1
freedom : the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
What Christ has done on the CROSS Is enough, it is finished.
WARNING ⚠
“Stand firm- do not let yourselves be burdened with the yoke of slavery.”
Study, and stay firm in your faith, pay attention to the red flags and stay on guard. Don’t go back!
Episode Description
In this episode, we delve into Paul the Apostle’s urgent message to the churches of Galatia, focusing on the themes of freedom and the fruit of the Spirit versus the works of the flesh. Paul presents a critical choice for believers: will you be a child of the free woman, Sarah, or a slave of the bondservant, Hagar? Join us as we uncover the significance of this message for our lives today.
In This Episode You Will Learn
1. Freedom in Christ. Discover true freedom through a relationship with Christ, which liberates us from sin and legalism. Understand how grace empowers believers to live in the Spirit and make choices that reflect their identity as children of God.
2. Fruit of the Spirit. Explore the fruit and learn practical ways to cultivate as well as recognize the importance as evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work in us.
3. Application. Practical applications of Paul’s teachings for modern believers.
🎙 Tune in, learn, and apply the wisdom shared in this episode!
Christ would be of no value to the circumcised ( in the spirit) through the law.
“ you who are trying to be justified by the law, have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace ( vs 4)
Await by faith the righteousness for which we hope. ( vs 5)
Circumcision or non circumcision has no value
What counts is faith expressing itself through love.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
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Encourage Reading the ENTIRE CHAPTER ( John 3 ) for Context
Encourage Reading the ENTIRE CHAPTER ( John 3 ) for Context
You were running a good race. Who cut you off?
A little yeast pollutes the entire batch or dough.
Pharisee doctrine or teaching pollute entire organizations. One false doctrine pollutes masses of people.
They are throwing you into confusion, and will have to pay the price.
Agitators is what he calls them. I wish they would go the whole way and be done with it.
They are like whitewashed tombs, Matthew 23:25
Whitewash tombs beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead bones.
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Life by the Spirit
“Love your eightbor as yourself” Mark 12:31
Called to freedom but do not use freedom as license to sin.
Rather, serve one another in love. Servitude, hospitality, love ( 1 Cor 14:4-8)
The entire law is fulfilled with this one command
Love people ( neightbor) as yourself
When you love yourself you won’t hurt others. Some people do not know how to love themselves so they hurt people.
No need to backbite or stir up trouble.
Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?
Galatians 4:16
- You used to listen to me, you use to look up to me, you supported me, but now
- Because ive spoken truth, and it doesnt sound like the truth your leaders feed you, you distance yourself from me, you reject my words.
Did I waste my time preaching to you?
Works of the Flesh
“ walk in the spirit so you will not fulfill the desires of the flesh. ( vs 16)
Battle – one against another.
If you are led by the spirit, the law of letter ( love ) you are not under a law.
Recognize
A tree is known by the fruit that is bears. Bad tree brings forth bad fruit, good tree produces good fruit. Matthew 7 :15-20
The acts of flesh are obvious.
Impurity, idolatry, witchcraft ( manipulation, deceit) hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage.
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24
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Encourage Reading the ENTIRE CHAPTER ( Psalm 139) for Context
Encourage Reading the ENTIRE CHAPTER ( Psalm 139) for Context
Fruit of the Spirit
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23
The fruit if the spirit is evident
Love ( 1 Cor 13:4-8) joy, peace…
Those who belong to Christ have unalived their passions, desires and pursuits.
Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying each other.
First session he gives us information, then he tells us to examine ourselves, and finally practice our fruit.
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Pray and Apply
Paul wrote that “a little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.” Has a negative influence or belief ever affected multiple areas of your life? When has God set you free from a false thought about yourself, about Him, about your worth, or your future? How did getting rid of that “yeast” change your life? Ask the Holy Spirit to show you if there is any influence or belief in your life that is directly opposing God’s grace for you. If so, ask God to reveal His truth to you and to give you wisdom and grace to leave that false thinking behind.
Read John 15:1-8. Meditate on what it means to be intimately connected to Jesus and bear the fruit of the Spirit of God in your life. Is there one attribute in Galatians 5:22-23 that you would like to see more of in your life? Spend some time talking to Jesus about this, asking Him to reveal His love and truth to you as you draw near to Him.
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Your Story is important to someone else. The details of your testimony are life to someone else. I couldn’t have spoken into strangers life, if I myself did not go through the battles. I can only speak because I know the pain, the hurt, and confusion. I pray God comforts us, and gives us the grace to tell our story, no matter how small the details are.
Let’s not hesitate to share our testimonies and help each other walk through the valleys, and reach our destinations together. With a sense of fulfillment, and helping others get there can be a rewarding and satisfying experience, because when we lift each other up, we don’t just reach our destinations, we thrive in them.
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