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Embracing True Freedom: Paul's Call in Galatians 5

In Galatians 5, Paul warns the Galatians against reverting to the bondage of the Law and Judaizers. He emphasizes that faith in Christ, rather than works of the Law, is the source of true justification and freedom. The Judaizers threaten the integrity of the Gospel, urging believers to adopt circumcision and legalistic practices, which Paul vehemently opposes. He stresses that love, liberty, and the fruits of the Spirit are central to the Christian life. This passage serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of grace and faith in Jesus.

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Embracing True Freedom: Paul's Call in Galatians 5

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  1. Galatians 5

  2. 5:1-6, Paul’s Arguments Summarized V. 1, You are giving up freedom for bondage (losing inheritance). V. 2, You are giving up justification by faith. Cf. 2:16 V. 3, You are binding yourselves to keep the whole Law.

  3. 5:1-6, Paul’s Arguments Summarized V. 4-5, You have given up God’s unmerited favor and hope. V. 6, Circumcision is irrelevant. Faith working is what matters. Cf. 1 Corinthians 7:19

  4. 5:7-9, The Threat of the Judaizers V. 7, prevent obedience to the faith (Romans 1:5, 16:26) V. 8, it is not the doctrine of Christ (2 John 9) V. 9, Though their numbers might be small, the Judaizers threaten everyone.

  5. 5:10-12, Judaizers will bear their judgment V. 10, They’ll have to deal with falling from grace. V. 11, Accusations that Paul taught the necessity of circumcision or keeping the Law were false.

  6. 5:10-12, Judaizers will bear their judgment Coffman on V. 12 “'The priests of Cybele, whom the Galatians had formerly worshiped,' : made themselves eunuchs. Also, 'The cult of Attis, whose famous temples were at Rome and in Phrygia of Asia Minor, practiced sacral castration.' : None of the Galatians, therefore, could misunderstand Paul's ironic, and perhaps humorous, remarks here. Paul was so disgusted with all the argument demanding circumcision that he uttered this outburst, which may be paraphrased, 'It would be good if you fellows, always wanting to circumcise somebody, would just circumcise yourselves like those priests of Cybele!' Criticism of Paul's remark here is unbecoming, for the remark is a protest, not any sort of recommendation.”

  7. 5:13-15, The Subject Is Changed From a doctrinal argument to a practical argument. V. 13, Liberty in Christ doesn’t free us to live a sinful life. V. 14, Love your neighbor as yourself, cf. Matthew 22:37-39 V. 15, Devouring one another

  8. 5:16-26, Flesh vs. Spirit V. 16-18, 2 walks contrasted, cf. Romans 8:1-2 V. 19-21, works of the flesh, cf. 1 Cor. 6:9-11 V. 22-25, fruits of the Spirit V. 26, We must be humble

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