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…. Called To Freedom. In Christ. Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia. The Works Of The Flesh (Gal. 5:19-21). How To Have More Fighting, Anger, Unrest, Stress, & Unhappiness (Emptiness) In Your Life. The Fruit Of The Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23).
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Called To Freedom In Christ Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia
The Works Of The Flesh(Gal. 5:19-21) How To Have More Fighting, Anger, Unrest, Stress, & Unhappiness (Emptiness) In Your Life
The Fruit Of The Spirit(Gal. 5:22-23) How To Have More Peace, Love, & Spiritual Fulfillment (Fullness) In Your Life
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Some concluding comments re: “Works of the flesh” & “Fruit of the Spirit” Specific acts/attitudes done in sin are referred to as “works”…behavior the Spirit is opposed to or does not approve
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Some concluding comments re: “Works of the flesh” & “Fruit of the Spirit” Dispositions & actions He approves are termed “fruit” because one “bears fruit” of the planted seed Lk 8:11 1 Pet 1:22-25
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Some concluding comments re: “Works of the flesh” & “Fruit of the Spirit” The Spirit did not plant nor want cultivated that which produces what is recorded in 5:19-21
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Some concluding comments re: “Works of the flesh” & “Fruit of the Spirit” Faithfulness in developing & maintaining spiritual character is likened to bearing fruit 2 Pet 1:5-8
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 …against such there is no law” 5:23 Best understood in law vs. gospel context Judaizers would imply the gospel Paul preached had no basis for moral living… only a revealed law system provided such
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 …against such there is no law” 5:23 Paul has proven otherwise…the one who lives the Spirit-led life will have nothing in his conduct the Law could condemn In fact, it “fulfills the Law” 5:14
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Spirit-led saints have crucified the flesh with its desires 5:24 Those belonging to Christ…accomplished at baptism 3:29 They are aware of the “battle” 5:16-18
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Spirit-led saints have crucified the flesh with its desires 5:24 Paul taught similarly to the Roman saints Rom 6:6-7, 12
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 If one has been made to live by the Spirit following his fleshly crucifixion, then he ought to “walk by the Spirit” 5:25 Conduct the Spirit directs, would approve Rom 6:3-5
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Paul also warns against boasting 5:26 Boasting re: law Rom 3:27-28 4:1-2 Such conduct only produces challenges (provocations) and causes envy…already identified as a “work of the flesh” 5:21
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Re: helping fallen-away brethren 6:1 Saints are to be concerned about brethren who have “fallen from grace” 5:4 How they treat, react to them is important to restoring them 2 Thess 3:6, 14-15
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Re: helping fallen-away brethren 6:1 Spirit-led saints who seek to “restore” apostates do so being mindful of their own potential to fall…they possess a spirit of “gentleness” A “fruit of the Spirit” 5:23
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Re: helping fallen-away brethren 6:1 “Restore” is an interesting N.T. word Same word as “mending” Mt 4:21 Same word as “like-minded” 1 Cor 1:10
3rd Proposition & Proof 5:1 – 6:10 Paul’s “proof” is the exhortations he gives the Galatian saints 5:13 – 6:10 Re: helping faithful brethren 6:2-5 Saints are also to be concerned about their brethren’s “load” v. 2a Our connection in the body makes this necessary 1 Cor 12:26 Eph 4:25b