Paul shows how the miracle of justification by faith brings about both freedom and fruit.

Galatians 5:1-26

PICTURE

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What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?

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Chapter Outline:

SECTION OUTLINE FIVE (GALATIANS 5)

Paul shows how the miracle of justification by faith brings about both freedom and fruit.

I. The Freedom in the Son (5:1–15)

A. Protection from the legalism of the legalizers (5:1–12)

1. The work of Christ has freed us from the bondage of the law (5:1–4, 6–12).

2. The work of Christ will (someday) free us from the bondage of our body (5:5).

B. Protection from the license of the libertines (5:13–15): Paul warns against using freedom to indulge the sinful nature.

II. The Fruit of the Spirit (5:16–26)

A. The conflict (5:16–18): Paul describes the fierce struggle within the believer.

1. The contenders (5:17–18)

a. The evil nature (5:17a)

b. The Holy Spirit (5:17b–18)

2. The council (5:16)

a. “Live according to your new life in the Holy Spirit” (5:16a).

b. “Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves” (5:16b).

B. The children (5:19–26)

1. The fruit of the flesh (5:19–21): Immorality, idolatry, hatred, discord, selfish ambition, envy, drunkenness, etc.

2. The fruit of the Spirit (5:22–26): Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

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STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work, and here are more resources than you can go through completely)

Rhys N. Thomas @ Thomas Theology Hub has written on Galatians.
Going Deeper: Go to the "Pericope" for more specific study.

God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?

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I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
What transformative move needs to be made?
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Take Away Challenges

What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?
Whom do you know who needs to hear this?
What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?

PRAYER: In the Name of Jesus.