Wednesday Service #49 Galatians 3-5 By Josh Monday

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I get. It's really about people hearing the gospel message. Okay, so that's what we want. We want people to hear the gospel. So once again, like I said, we are going to be on Galatians three. So with my job, I got a job interview tomorrow at no sorry, Thursday. So in a few days, I have a job interview at yeah, at nine. So got the interview, and hopefully it gets set up nicely. When I don't really need the job, but if I get it, I'll be happy. If I don't, I'll be happy still, you know, So

we'll see what happens. That The best, the best thing when you have a job interview is when you don't actually need the job and when you just kind of want it but you don't really need it because you're still you have a good job as it is. So God is so great blessing me. Oh my goodness, I see these black This looks like I'm tired again. Yeah, so yep, it's I started the podcast a little bit late again, but it's all good, no worries. Uh, Let's go ahead and pull up Galatians three. Hope you guys

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Galatians three. Galatians three stresses the primacy of faith for justification and inheriting the promise given to Abraham. Paul chides the Galatians for their foolishness in returning to the law and emphasizes that righteousness comes through faith, not the law. He then expounds the law's purpose and the fulfillment of the promise through Jesus Christ, culminating in the beautiful unity and inheritance found in Christ. Amen, let's go ahead and

do the screen share and pull up Galatians three. Excuse me, it's getting so hard because sometimes my daughter, she wants me to put her to sleep. You know, she's my six year old daughter. She's asking me, Dad, can you put me to sleep? And what's more important putting me to sleep or the podcast? So it's a you know, it gets hard, you know, to choose, obviously, but we are going to continue pushing on. And I told her, don't worry, I'll put you to sleep tomorrow night, you know.

So all right, So Galatians three, we're going to be on verse number one. Let's go ahead and start. It says justification by faith. Okay, So justification by faith? Verse one, Oh foolish Galatian, who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth? Before whose eyes Jesus Christ is clearly portrayed among you as crucified. This only I want to learn from you. Did you receive this spirit by the works of the law or by the hearing of faith? Are you so foolish having begun in the spirit? Are

you not being made perfect by the flesh? Have you suffered so many things in vain? If indeed was it in vain? We'll stop there at verse four, and we'll pick back up at verse five. But the foolishness of returning to the law. We have to understand what's going on. The Galatians are returning to the law instead of having justification by faith in Jesus Christ alone. Okay, so let's go ahead and check this out. It says, the foolishness

of returning to the law. Paul begins by questioning the galatians decision to return to the law after having begun their journey with the spirit. Oh foolish Galatians, who has he whiched you? Is what he says. This highlights the futility of relying on the law for salvation. Okay, so let's go ahead. The concept of returning to the Mosaic law after embracing the grace offered through Jesus Christ is addressed in several New Testament passages, particularly in the writings

of the apostle Paul. This topic is significant in understanding the transition from the Old Covenant based on adherence to the Law to the New Covenant centered on faith in Christ. Galatians in the Law. The Epistle to the Galatians is a primary source for understanding the folly of reverting to the law. Paul writes to the Galatian Church, which was being influenced by Judaizers, who insisted that gentile converts must observe the Mosaic law, including circumcision. Okay, let's stop there.

So we know that even in the Book of Acts there was the ones they were called the circumcisers, you know. So they're trying to say, well, yeah, we're by grace through faith and all this stuff, but you have to be circumcised, you know, for you to be brought in the Abrahamic Covenant. And you know, so they're basically adding to the New Covenant okay, so let's go ahead and continue, it says, including circumcision to be true Christians, Paul admonishes them, saying,

are you so foolish? After stating in the spirit, are you now finishing in the flesh? Here, Paul emphasizes that beginning their Christian journey by this spirit should not be completed by returning to the fleshly observance of the law. Paul further argues that the law served as a guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith Galatians three twenty four. All right, with the coming of

Christ's believers are no longer under the guardian. Returning to the law therefore as seen as a regression from the freedom found in Christ to the bondage of legalism. It's also found in Romans three, verse twenty eight, for we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law. This the declaration underscores the sufficiency of faith in Christ for salvation, rendering the works of

the law unnecessary for justification. Paul also addresses this in Romans ten to four, for Christ is the end of the law to bring righteousness to everyone who believes Okay. The law's rule was to point to Christ, and returning to it after accepting Christ as seen as a denial of his completed work. All right, so there was. The early Church faced the challenge of integrating gentile believers, which led to the Jerusalem Council. As recorded in Acts fifteen.

The Council concluded that gentile converts should not be burdened by the yoke of the Law, which even the Jewish forefathers were unable to bear. Acts fifteen verse This decision affirm the understanding that salvation is through grace of the Lord Jesus and not through the law. Conclusion, the New Testament consistently persists that the return to the Law is

a misunderstanding of the Gospel of grace. The Law served its purpose in leading people to Christ, but with his coming, believers are called to live by faith, empowered by the Spirit, and not by the letter of the Law. Okay, just want to make sure I add that. Now, let's go ahead and continue reading. Now we're on verse five. Therefore, he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does he do it by the works of

the law or by the hearing of faith. Just as Abraham believed God and was accounted to him for righteousness. Therefore that only those who are in faith are sons of Abraham. And the scripture for seeing that God would justify the gentiles by faith preach the Gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying in you all nations shall be blessed. So then those who are of the faith are blessed with believing Abraham. Okay, so very true. In you, all the nations shall be blessed.

Very very good point there by, Paul. Right, so let's go ahead and see what. Oh so in Paul in Galatians three sixth it says, just as Abraham believe God and was accounted to him for righteousness, So that's justification by faith. Right there. Paul emphasizes that Abraham was justified by faith, not by works of the law. So also Abraham believed God and it was credited him as righteousness. This SE's a president for all believers. So justification by

faith is a central tenet of the Christian theology. Apologize, guys, I got a text message that kind of threw me off, particularly emphasizing the Protestant tradition that refers to the act which God declares the sinner to be righteous on the basis of faith in Christ and Jesus Christ. This doctrine underscores the belief that human beings are made right with God not through their efforts or merits, but through faith in the redentive work of Christ. Obviously, there's other beliefs

out there. Okay, this is not the only belief. This is a traditional Protestant belief, okay, But there are people that are that are kind of there's a new movement called the Hebrew not a new movement, sorry, there's a there's a Hebrew roots movement that's kind of coming up where people are kind of, you know, following the law again, you know. And if people are Christian and they want

to follow the law, then then what's the problem. But if they're a Christian and they're trying to follow the law to get right with God so they can have salvation, now there's a problem. But if they're Christians and they want to follow the law, then hey, then more power to them because that's just up to them and that's just something that they want to do, then there's no problem. Like I said, But if they start pushing that they have to do this to be saved or they're following

the law for salvation. Now they're teaching a false gospel and a false doctrine, you see. So that's when it becomes a problem because now you're leading people into works based salvation instead of faith in Christ. Salvation now there is you know. James two says faith with that works is dead. Ephesians two eight says we're saved by grace through faith for the gift of God, none of yourself, so that no man shall boast right. So we have that going on, you know. But the thing is, it

works just a byproduct of faith. I think I've said this many times, but I just want people to know that. So if you start saying that you have to do works to get saved, then you're starting to take away what Christ did for us on the cross. It's a finished work he did on the cross. It's that's why. That's why God the Father said, or that's why in John three sixteen it says, for God so loved the world, he gave his only begotten son, for whoever believe in

him should not perish but have everlasting life. It doesn't say it doesn't say whoever believeth in him and follow the law, should have everlasting life. It doesn't say that. Okay, there's a reason why it doesn't say that. It also doesn't say it says, for whoever whoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but however everlasting life. It also doesn't say, right there, except the Jews that don't believe in the future, they're gonna be saved anyway. Like it dies, it also

does and say that. It says, for God so loved the world, meaning the Jews, the Israelites, every single person in the whole entire world. Okay, every single human. He so loved every single human that he gave his only be godden son for whoever believed them should not perish. But I've everlasting life. So that is the way you get everlasting life through Jesus, if you don't get everlasting life through anything else but that. And that's and and God,

God the Father was not speaking right there. I do apologize. I said God the Father, but I was just God the Father sin his only be godden son, right, So that's what they're expressing there. So I just want to make that clear, because you do some people kind of end up in some dangerous grounds. But let me just go ahead, So I read one through nine. So let's

go ahead and do a brief overview of one through nine. Okay, So Galatians three, one through nine means Christian are saved and receive the Holy Spirit by faith in Jesus, not

by falling the Old Testament law. Paul actually calls the Galatians foolish for believing false teachers who said they needed to add lawkeeping like circumcision to grace, arguing that their entire spiritual experience from receiving the Spirit to becoming Abraham's heirs began and continues through faith, proving that justification comes through belief, not works. So what's the foolishness of legalism? Paul rebukes the Galatians for abandoning the simplicity of faith.

Question if they were bewitched to think that they could perfect their salvation through human effort flesh after starving with God's spirit. Nobody can. Nobody can perfect their salvation through human effort. Nobody can. You always have to be relying on God. Okay, you're not going to be able to perfect. You're not going to ever be perfect. Right, Only when that was perfect is Jesus Christ. Right. So that's why if you break one law, you break them all. That's

what James says. Now, am I saying that you should just start breaking all the laws and just doing you know, since we're by grace, I could do whatever I want. Of course not, because God is all about obedience. When you read the Old Testament, which we're doing, and we're reading the New Testament, then you start following, then you start finding out the characteristics of God, right you, and then you start knowing that it's not about just you're

saved by grace through faith. Of course, but it did say in Ephesians nine to ten that God set up works for you that you should do them. That's paraphrasing, but we just need to understand that faith is a works as a byproduct of having faith. Okay, obedience is a byproduct of having faith. Are you going to be obedience twenty four to seven every single day, every single moment of your life. No, everybody has these moments where they you know, where they might be mad, they might

be angry. We have human emotions. We might be jealous, we might have whatever, we might have some kind of sin that we do. Uh, you know, it's just we can't be perfect. But like I said, if a Christian wants to follow the law, you know, if they want to go back to the Old Testament law, they could go ahead and do that. I mean, everybody has a right to do whatever they want. If they feel like

they're getting closer to God through that, cool. But if they say, hey, I'm doing this for salvation, now they've crossed the line. You see what I mean. I think that maybe some people want to do. I mean, if people want to do like try to follow the law for discipline and being more on the spirit, and that's the way they that they like to worship, and that's their thing. Hey, more power to them. But like I said, when it gets dangerous is if they say we're doing

this in order to be saved. That's the dangerous part because people will be affected by that, and then people will think, well, that's nice that Jesus died on the cross for my sins. But they start thinking like, I mean, it's nice that he did that, but you know what, I'm just gonna work my way to heaven, you know, And that's that's that's acting like Jesus had some unfinished work, you know. And that's I think it's a dangerous doctrine. But there's also dangerous the other way. If you're all

filled with grace. Hey, where this is right now is the time of grace. I'm just gonna kind of I'm gonna believe that Jesus died on the cross for me, and I'm gonna believe in Jesus. But at the same time, I'm gonna do whatever I want. You see, so you gotta you can find that happy medium. But I do suggest that you do study both views of Galatian because some people have a different view of Galatian. I've seen debates on it, especially the Hebrew Roots Movement, some people

like Sean Griffin and a couple other people. So I do like to study both sides. I'm not gonna just be one hundred percent like one sided. I like to be both sides because but I do believe that we're saved by grace through faith, like Paul says. I do believe that faith without works is dead like James says. But I don't right now believe that we have to obey the law or be in the law right now. But like I said, I'm still studying, So please give me grace. But I do know that we don't have

to be in the law. I know that for a fact. I'm just saying, should we be practicing the law? For should we be not for salvation, but should we be as Christians? I mean, it's just we're gonna find out we're going to continue rein Galatians that we're gonna see that's go to continue spirit by faith, not law. So the central question is do you receive the spirit by works of the law or by hearing the with faith?

Or by hearing with faith? Galatians three to two. The obvious answer is faith, showing God's Spirit comes through the believing in the Gospel, not by obeying rules. Abraham as example. Paul points to Abraham, who is declared righteous by God because as he believed, which is faith, long before the law was given Genesis fifteen. This established faith as the original and enduring path to blessing. What was the law's purpose?

The law wasn't for salvation, but served to guide people and reveal their need for Christ, acting as a temporary guard until faith in Jesus came. So, because when you start trying to follow the law, you're not able to so what happens is you know that you need a perfect Messiah or perfect Jesus to die on the cross for your sins because you can't do it. So it reveals the need for Christ, right for Messiah. That's what

That's what Christ means. Also, inheritance by promise, just as Abraham was blessed by faith, believers become spiritually descendants of Abraham and errors to God's promises through faith in Christ, making them children of God. In simple terms, Paul is telling the Galatians, you started right by trusting Jesus. Why are you now listening to these other teachers who say you need to be to do religious stuff like getting

circumcised to be truly saved. That's backward, that's backwards. You got the spirit by faith, just like Abraham was right with God by faith. All of God's promises came through faith, not by works of the law. So stop trying to earn your way with God and just trust him. Okay, perfect, Now we're going to go ahead and move on to Galatians ten. Sorry three, verse ten. The law brings a curse. Now, let's read this. For as many as are of the

works of the law are under the curse. For it is written, cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things that are written in the Book of the Law and to do them. But that one no one is justified by the law, And the sight of God is evident, for just shall live, the just shall live by faith. Yet the law is not of faith. But the man who does them shall live by them. Verse thirteen.

Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us, For it is written, cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. All right, let's go ahead and stop there real quick. See what I have on my study guide. Okay, So in verse ten, it's the curse of the law. The law brings a curse because no one can fully keep it.

For all who rely on works of the Law are under a curse. That's Galatians three. Ten. Christ redeems us from this curse by becoming a curse for us. The curse of the law is a theological concept rooting in the teachings of the Apostle Paul, particularly in the Epistle of the Galatians. It refers to the consequences and penalties that come from falling falling failing to uphold the Mosaic law, as well as deliberation from these consequences through faith in

Jesus Christ. The concept is primarily derived from Galatians three, verses ten through fourteen, which we just read here. Paul references Deuteronomy twenty seven to twenty six, emphasizing that the law demands perfect obedience, and failure to comply results in a curse. Nature of the curse, the curse is not merely a set of negative consequences, but represents the spiritual and relational separation from God due to sin. The law given through Moses was holy and righteous, but it also

so highlighted human inability to achieve righteousness through works. As Paul explains in Roman seven, verse ten, I found that the very command it meant that was meant to bring life actually brought death. Redemption from the curse. Paul's message

in Galatian to underscores the redemptive work of Christ. In Galatians three, verse thirteen, where it says Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the Law having become a curse for us, where it has written curses everyone who hangs on a tree, says This refers to Deuteronomy twenty one twenty three, where being hung on a tree is associated with being cursed by God. Jesus, by his crucifixion, took upon himself the curse that was due to humanity,

thus providing means of redemption. You guys understand that. So that's Paul is saying, kind of putting. This is more to it than just reading on the surface. The liberation from the curse's success through faith, not by the inherence to the law. Galatians three to eleven declares clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because the righteous will live by faith. This echoes Habakok two four and underscores the principle that justification in life come through

faith in Christ, not through legalistic observance. Implications for believers. For believers, the curse of the Law serves as a reminder that officiency of human efforts to achieve righteousness. It highlights the necessity of grace and sufficiently of Christ's atoning sacrifice, and what's the theological significance theologically. The curse of the Law underscores the transition from the old Covenant based on inherence to the Law, to the new covenant established through

the Blood of Christ. It emphasizes the transformative power of the Gospel, which brings life and freedom to those who are once bound by the Law's demands. This concept is central to understanding the conduction of justification by faith and believers new identity in Christ. Okay, I think that was a pretty good explanation of thirteen or ten through fourteen. All right, now we're going to read fifteen through eighteen. Let me go back real quick. See the purpose of

the law I was talked about in three twenty four. Okay, all right, so let's go ahead and read Galatians three, verse fifteen. The changeless promise. Brethren, I speak in the manner of men, though it is only a man's covenant. Yet it is confirmed. No annuals or adds to it. Now to Abraham and his seed, where the promise is made. Where the promise is made, it says, no to now to Abraham and his seed where the promise is made.

He does not say, and two seeds as of many, but he says, and to your seed who is Christ. And this I say that the law, which is four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God in Christ. That it should make the promise of no effect. For if the inheritance is the law, it is no longer a promise. But God gave it to Abraham by promise. Okay, so what

does this mean? Well, it means that God's covenant with Abraham is a permanent, unbreakable promise based on faith, not by the law. Paul uses the analogy of a human will of covenant which cannot be added to or annulled once ratified, to show that God's earlier promise to Abraham and his seed, which Paul argues, refers to a singular error Jesus Christ, who is the key to all nations receiving the blessings. What's some key points? Let's see, how

do I I'm sorry, give me one second. Some key points to the chapter that to this couple verses here ratified human. A ratified human covenant cannot be changed. Paul compared God's covenant with Abraham to a legally binding human testament that cannot be altered or canceled after it has been made. And I just want to let you guys know, with Galatians, there's a lot to it, Okay, So I can't just go ahead and read through and skip all over a lot of this stuff. This stuff is very important,

so there'll be a lot of notes and stuff. Then there's a lot of stuff in my study guide. So I'm gonna have to make sure I go over all these things because it's very important, because you can be led astray by other teachers on this subject. Okay. So next key point is Jesus is the key to the promise. The promise made to Abraham is fulfilled in Jesus. Believers become heirs. Hairs become heirs of the promise, not by far the law, but by being united with Christ through faith.

The law does not nullify the promise. The law was given four hundred and thirty years after the promise to Abraham. Since the promise came through faith and inheritance through Christ is also by faith, the latter edition of the law does not void God's original faith based covenant. And then inheritance comes through grace, not law. In the inheritance if the inheritance were based on the law, it would no longer be based on promise. But God gave the promise

through grace. Therefore the inheritance, salvation, and spiritual blessings comes through faith in Christ, who is the singular seed of Abraham. Amen to that. Now let's go ahead and read about the purpose of the law Galatians three, verse nineteen. What purpose, then does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions till the seed should come to whom the promise was made, And it was appointed through angels by the

hand of a mediator. Now a mediator does not mediate for only one or for one only, but God is one. Is the law then against the promise of God? Certainly not. For if there had been a law given which could have could have given life, truly righteousness would have been by the law. But the Scripture has confined, has confined all under sin, that the promise of faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But before faith came, we were kept under God by the law,

kept for the faith which would afterward be revealed. Therefore, the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ. Then we might be justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. Okay, So let's go ahead and say see, well, first, I have something for verse twenty four, where it says the purpose of the law, The law was a guardian until Christ came. The law was our guardian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. It served to

lead us to Christ. The law was presented in the Bible. Okay, let's go over the law real quick. Okay. So the law as presented the Bible served as a multiple purpose that are integral. That are integral understanding to understanding God's covenant with his people and his overarching plan for humanity. The law, primarily found in the first five books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or Pentateuch, is foundational to both Jewish and Christian theology. The law reveals

the holiness, righteousness, and justice of God. It provides a standard of a standard of moral and ethical conduct that reflects God's own nature and Leviticus nineteen, verse two, God commands speak to the entire congregation of the Israelites and tell him be holy, because I the Lord your God, am holy. This called a holiness is underscores the law's role in revealing God's character and his desire for his

people to emulate his holiness, so the covenantial relationship. The law establishes the terms of the covenant between God and Israel. It is a binding agreement that outlines the responsibilities and privileges of being God's chosen people in Exodus nineteen, verse five through six. The law serves as a framework for this covenantial promise, emphasizing obedience and faithfulness. And then the law provides practical guidelines for living life that is pleasing

to God. It covers various aspects of daily life, including moral, ceremonial and civil laws. Psalms one nineteen one oh five stature word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. This metaphor highlights the law's role as a guide for righteous living, offering direction and wisdom. Excuse me revealing sin. One of the critical purposes of the law is to reveal sin and the need for a savior. Romans three twenty explains, Therefore, no one will be justified in his sight by works of the law,

for the law merely brings awareness of sin. The law acts as a mirror, reflecting humanity's sinful nature and inability to achieve righteousness through their own efforts. And then the Law also serves as a point forward to Jesus Christ, who fulfills his requirement and embodies his ultimate purpose. Let me just highlight that so I know where I'm at,

fulfills to his requirements and embodies his ultimate purpose. In Matthew five seventeen, Jesus states, do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the p I came to. I came not to abolish them, but to fulfill them. Christ's life, death, and resurrection fulfill the Law's demands, providing a means of salvation that the Law itself could

not offer. And then Galatians through twenty four, which we just read Paul describes the Law as a tutor to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. The law's role as a tutor or guardian underscores its temporary and preparatory nature, guiding believers to the ultimate revelation of God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The multifaceted purposes of the Law highlighted significance in the Bible and the biblical narrative and it's enduring relevance. Relevance, sorry, relevance

for understanding God's will and the path to redemption. Okay, perfect, So we went over nineteen through twenty five. So just to a little recap. So Galatians thirteen nineteen through twenty five explains the temporary purpose of the Mosaic law. It was added because of the transgressions to reveal humanity sinfulness demonstrates this inability to achieve righteousness and act as a tutor,

which you kind of talked about. I don't really need to go too much because we just went over a good amount there, but some of the key things that you could take out of this. In verse nineteen, the law wasn't for salvation, but was added to show people how often they broke God's standards, creating a need for a savior. In Verse twenty two and twenty three, scripture locked up everything under sin, making all guilty until faith

in Jesus came. And then nineteen through twenty the law was given through angels and mediated by Moses, contrasting with the direct unilateral promise to Abraham. And then verse twenty one, the law can't give life it could, righteousness would come through it. If it could, then righteousness would come through it. Who was merely meant to justify only to reveal sin? Okay twenty four and twenty five, the law was a

temporary garden leading us to Christ, who fulfills. Now that faith has come, believers are no longer under its supervision. And then in twenty two and twenty four the ultimate goal was the point to Jesus. So the justification being made right with God comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not by keeping the law's commands. Very important. Next, let's go ahead and read this. It's the sons and Heirs

verse twenty six. So Galatians three, verse twenty six, for all our sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek. There is neither slave nor free. There is neither male nor female. For if you are all one in Christ Jesus, and if you are Christ, then you are Abraham, seed and heirs according to the promise. Wow,

very important stuff. So unity in Christ through faith, all believers are united in Christ. There is neither Jew, nor Greek, nor slave, nor free nor female. You are all one in Christ Jesus. We have to make sure we remember that right. So, through faith in Jesus Christ and baptism, all believers become children of God, shedding earthly distinctions like Jew, Greek, slave, free, male, female.

They're united as one in Christ, putting on Christ like a new identity, and becoming heirs to God's promises truly inheriting the blessings meant for a Abraham, not through the law, but through grace, and so verse twenty six it says you are sons of God through faith in Jesus Christ. This means becoming part of God's family, a status achieved by trusting in Jesus, not by following the law. Verse twenty seven, as many of you are baptized or christ

into Christ have put on Christ. Baptism signifies a spiritual rebirth and a deifrecation. And then in verse twenty eight, there's neither Jew, nor Greek, nor slave nor free, which we already talked about. Believers are all equal members of God's family, okay. And then in verse twenty nine, if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's offspring according

to the promise. Because you are in Christ, you become the spiritual descendants of Abraham inheriting the same promises God made to him, fulfilling the Covenant through faith, not just ethnic lineage or law keeping. So important, so perfect. So we finished chapter three. We had some really good stuff here. So let's go ahead and go over some practical applications. We have four of them. First one, embrace faith over works, trust in the finished work of Christ for your salvation

rather than trying to earn it through good deeds. And it's very hard as a human too not think like that, you know, like, oh, I need to do good for people. I need to do this now. Do you need to do good for people? Of course? Do you need to take care of the homeless? Of course. Do you need to take care of the elderly? Of course? Do you need to take care of the widows. Do you need to take care of the orphans. Do you need to take care of the foster kids? Of course? All that

stuff you need to do. Do you need it for salvation? No? But if you actually have true faith, then you should be doing all these things. And you should already be a great Christian. You should already be a great person to other people. You should already be treating people with kindness, should already be treating people with You shouldn't be cussing at people. You shouldn't be angry with people. You shouldn't lose your temper as fast. You should be able to

have some discipline. Now, if you are doing all those things, I'm not saying you're not a Christian. All I'm saying is that we should try to. We should try to have some discipline if we're not doing all those things. You know, and you know, just faith. Our works is a by product of faith. So when you have true faith in Jesus, you should have no problems doing work. You should have no problem with doing works at all. You know. All right, live and freedom is the second one.

Recognize that you are no longer under the law's curse and live in freedom that Christ provides. Now, I would probably say, appreciate the freedom you have. Okay, appreciate the freedom you have, but don't go crazy. And just because you're under grace, you know, celebrate unity, Embrace the unity and equality that comes from being one in Christ, breaking down barriers of race, status, ethnicity, gender, okay, and then share the gospel, use the example of Abraham to share

the message of justification by faith with others. Sweet till we're done with those. A couple key scriptures that connect. We have Romans four, verse three, for what does the scripture say? Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. And then Ephesians two, verses eight through nine. We are already kind of talked about that, but it's okay. But it is by grace that you are saved through faith, and it is not from works, all right, it is

not from yourselves. It is a gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. Okay. And Hebrews eleven, verse six it says, and without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. So without faith it is impossible to please God. What is the devil going to do. He's going to attack your faith, obviously, right, and he's also going to try to have you do works based salvation.

He's going to take as much as he can away from Jesus, okay, as much as he can, okay. And he's also going to make sure that you're not reading your Bible because faith cometh by hearing and hearing by

the word of God Romans ten seventeen. So Hebrews eleven six isn't without faith, it's impossible to please God, which means it's impossible to please God if you're not believing the word of God, if you're not reading the word of God, if you're not trying to get to know his true character and his true personality through his word, then you're not pleasing God. So it says without faith that it's impossible to please God. And the same author in Romans ten seventeen says that faith cometh by hearing

and hearing by the word of God. Right, So the more that you're listening to this Bible study, the more that we're going over the word, the more faith that's being produced. Yeah. Perfect, So we went over that. Now we are going to be in chapter four. A lot of meat in this Galatians, and I'll do it. You know, next time I go through Galatians, I'll do an even deeper study because there's a lot to this. But I think that this is very important for us. In Galatians four,

I'm going to go over the intro. Now, Paul elaborates on the believer's journey from slavery under the law to sonship in Christ. He expounds on the concept of spiritual adoption and its implications for identity and inheritance in Christ, calls his relationship with the Galatians in contrast the accounts of Hagar and Sarah to distinguish between slavery under the law and freedom in the Promise. Okay, very very very interesting stuff here, So let me just go ahead and

bring up my teaching points. So I'm there, ready to go, and we're gonna go to chapter four. It says sons and heirs through Christ. Okay, we'll just read one through, so we have We'll just do one through seven and then I have some notes. Now, I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ from all at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but as under guardians and stewarts until

the time appointed by the father. Even so, when we are when we were children, we were in bondage under the elements of the world. But when the fullness of the time had come. God sent forth his son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption. Receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has set forth the spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying out Abbah, Father. Therefore you are no

longer a slave, but a son. And if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Wow. So errors enslaves. So Paul begins the chapter by comparing errors to slaves, stating that as long as the error is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything. This illustrates the transition from living under the law to receiving the full rights of sonship through Christ. And that's pretty interesting that it says that

right there. It says it, because you are sons, God has sent forth the spirit of his Son into your hearts. Hm hm uh. That's a that's pretty deep, right, God has sent forth the spirit of his son into your hearts. Huh. I kind of want to see what going on there real quick. I want to see. I mean, there has to be some interpretations. That's us talking about maybe the Holy Spirit Galatians. I want to see if there's any because that is an interesting verse Galatians Galatians four verse six.

definitely important. Four verse six. Let's see what it says, and God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts. Let's see what it says. In the King James, God sent forth his son. Oh, okay, you see it's and the King James says, but the fullness of the time has come. God sent forth his son made of a woman under the law, to redeem them from under the law, that we might receive the adoption of son. So and because ye are sons, God has sent forth the spirit

of his Son into your hearts. Well he does say, spirit of your son. Okay. Complete Jewish Bible says, heart's the spirit of his son. God has sent forth into our hearts, the spirit of his Son, the spirit who cries Abbah, dear Father. Wow. Okay, I just kind of like to see what's going on there. That's very interesting. So all right, let's check out. In verse four and five,

it says Paul emphasizes that the time had fully come. Oh, Paul emphasizes that when the time had fully come, God sent his son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons. This highlights God's perfect timing and purpose of christ incarnation. The concept of fullness of time is a theological term that refers to the divinely appointed time when God chose to fulfill his redemptive plan through

the incarnation of Jesus Christ. This term is primarily derived from Galatians four for four and five, which states, but when the fullness of time had come, God sent his son, born of a woman, born under the law to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons. This passage highlights the perfect timing of God's

intervention and human history to accomplish salvation. The theological significance theologically, the fullness of time underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness and fulfilling his promise. It reflects the idea that God's timing is perfect and that he works all things according to his divine will. The incarnation of Jesus Christ at the appointed time signifies the breaking in of God's kingdom into human history, offering redemption and reconciliation to all who believe.

What's the impact for us believers? For believers, the fullness of time serves as a reminder of God's perfect timing in our own lives. It encourages trust in God's providence and his ability to bring about his purpose in his own time. The concept also calls Christians to live in a time dissipation of Christ's return, which God's redemptive plan will be fully consummated. In summary, the fullness of time is a profound biblical concept that highlights the perfect timing

of God's redemptive work through Jesus Christ. It reflects God's sovereignty, the fulfillment of prophecy and continuity, the continuity of his plan of salvation through history. Okay. And then the spirit of His sonship is there. It says, the believers receive the spirit of God's Son, enabling them to cry out Abbah Father. This signifies an intimate relationship with God, contrasts

in the distant relationship under the law. The concept of spirit of sonship is a profound theological theme found within the New Testament, particular in the writings of Apostle Paul. This term is closely associated with the believer's relationship with God, emphasizes an adoption, inheritance and the intimate connection between God and his children. I just wanted to read through that. The primary scripture reference for the spirit of sonship is

found in Romans eight fifteen through sixteen. It says, for you do not receive a spirit of slavery that returns to you in fear, but you receive the spirit of sonship, by whom we cry Abba Father. The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Okay. And then the spirit of sonship is a central aspect of the believer's identity and relationship with God. It encompasses adoption, intimacy, hairship, and transformation of firm in the believer's place and God's family,

and the assurance of his promises. Through the Spirit, believers are empowered to live as true children of God, reflecting his love and holiness in the world. All right, so we went one through seven. Right, So let's go ahead and summarize that up Galatians For So, Galatians four one through seven teaches that believers are no longer slaves to the law, but adopted as children and heirs of God through Christ. Before Christ, people were under the law like

a child here under a guardian. But with his arrival, God sent his spirit to allow believers to call him abba Father, becoming heirs with full status and freedom in God's family. This passage contrasts a life of legalism with a life of freedom found in faith and adoption by God. Errors under a temporary guardian. Before Christ's, believers were spiritually like miners, errors of God's promises but unable to fully

claim them. They were held in a state of dependency, much like an error is subject to guardians and managers until reaching maturity enslavement to the elementary principles of the world. This period of immaturity meant being enslaved to the basic elemental principles of the world in the Law. So Christ redeems us from the Law. God sent his son born under the Law to redeem those who were under its control, liberating them from its slavery. Okay, and then we become

adoptive sons. Through Christ's redemptive act, believers are adopted as sons and daughters of God. And then the spirit cries our Abba Father, which we read about because this is because of this new status. God sends the spirit of his son into our hearts, enabling us to close to have a close intimate relationship with God and call him Abba a term and during like Daddy. Okay, perfect, So let's go ahead and start with Galatians four, verse eight.

But this is fears for the church. But indeed, when you did not know God, you serve those which by nature are not Gods. But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you turn again to the week and begarly, beggarly elements to which you desire again to be in bondage. You observe days and months, and seasons and years. I am afraid for you less I have labored for you in vain. Brethren, I urge you to become like me, for I become

like you. You have not injured me at all. You know that because of physical because of physical infirmity, I preached the Gospel to you at the first. It says I preached the Gospel to you at the first and my trial, which was in my flesh. And you did not despise or reject, for you have received as an Angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. What when was

the blessing? What then was the blessing you enjoyed? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes and given them to me. And I therefore became your enemy, because I tell you the truth. The zealousy court you, but for no good. Yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous

for them. But it is good to be zealous in a good thing anyways, and not only when I am present with you, my little children, for whom I have labored in birth again until Christ has formed in you. I would like to be present with you. And now my change, Now to change my tone, for I have doubts about you. So in verse nine, turning back the Weak Principles, Paul warns the Galatians against returning to weak and worthless principles, urging them to embrace their freedom in

Christ rather than reverting to legalistic practices. So the concept to turning back to weak principles is primarily derived from the Apostle Paul and the Epistles of Galatians, where he addressed the issue of believers reverting to old, ineffective systems of belief and practice. This topic is significant in understanding the Christian life, particularly in the context of spiritual growth and maturity. It's in the Galatians four nine, which we

just talked about. It says, but now that you know God, or rather known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? He wished to be enslaved by them all over again. Here Paul is expressing concern that the Galatian Christians, who had come to know the freedom found in Christ were considered returning to the Jewish ceremonial considering returning to the Jewish ceremonial laws and traditions for which we described as weak

and worthless. The weak principle refers to the elementary principles of the world which the context of Galatians, including the observance of Jewish laws and costs as a means of achieving righteousness. These principles are considered weak because they are powerless to bring about the spiritual transformation of salvation. They are worthless because they cannot add to the finished work of Christ on the Cross. Okay, so we got that going. Let me go back down to these. Okay, there we go.

So let's sum up. Galatians eight are four eight through twenty Paul's passionate plead to the Galician Christians, urging them to return from legalistic slavery, following the law for righteousness, back to the freedom and faith in Christ, warning them the observing special days rituals as requirements for salvation is returning to bondage, not true worship, and expressing his deep anguish as a mother giving birth until Christ is fully

formed in them. He reminds them they were once slaves to false gods, but now through Christ they are God's children, and he questions why they would abandon His truth, this truth for the weak and worthless elements of the world. Paul is distressed that the Galatians are turning back to observing religious days, months, seasons, and years, effectively just trying to earn God's favor through works rather than grace, So he talks about freedom in Christ versus bondus to the law.

The core message contrasts that freedom of being God's children through faith in jesus sonship with the slavery of trying to be justified by the law or works. Paul uses a mother's anguish and childbirth analogy in verse nineteen and twenty to show his deep, painful longing for Christ to be truly formed in them, meaning they live fully in the Gospel truth. Judaizers and false teachers he identifies the

other false teachers are. He identifies that other false teachers are influencing them to add works of the law, not for their good, but to alienate them from Paul and gain followers for themselves. He reminds them that they are known by God and called to be His children, not slaves to the world's elementary principle terms I'm sorry. Elementary principles.

So basically Paul saying you were free in Jesus, but now you're trying to be saved by the following rules, by following rules and rituals like you're back in slavery. This isn't working. It's a life from false teachers. Why would you give up the amazing freedom and sonship you have in Christ to go back to trying to earn your way to God. I'm heartbroken, but I'm laboring for you until you're truly grasped the freedom. Very interesting. Let's see what we got. We got twenty one through thirty one.

So it says this says two covenants. Tell me you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law? But it is written that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondwoman, the other by a free woman. But he who has the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the free woman through promise. Which things are symbolic for these are the two covenants, the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth, the bondage, which is Hagar, for Hagar is Mount Sinai

in Arabia. And corresponds to the Jerusalem which now is and is in bondage with their children. But the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all bird is written, rejoice, o'baron you who did not bear, break forth and shout you who were not in labor for the desolate, as many more children than she who has a husband. Now we brethren, as Isaac was the children of promise. Now we brethren, as Isaac was the

children of promise. But as he who was born according to the flesh, then persecuted him who was born according to the spirit. Even so it is now, nevertheless, what does the scripture say, cast out the bond woman and her son. For the son of the bond woman shall not be the heir with the son of the free woman. So then, brethren, we are not children of the bond women,

but of the free Okay. So, basically he's using this as an allegory that uses Abraham's son Ishmael and Isaac to explain the difference between being a Christian under the law Nuka of Grace versus a follower of the Old Covenant of the Law. The passage reaches that the passage teaches that those who try to earn God's favor through works like keeping the law are like Hegar son Ishmael, born into slavery. In contrast, those who are saved by faith in Jesus are like Sarah's son Isaac, born to

promise and living in freedom. The key message is that the true Christians are children of promise and freedom, not bondage. Hagar the slave wowner represents the covenant given at Mount Sinai, which is the law. Ishmael, her son was born naturally through human effort. This covenant leads to slavery to the law because it is based on trying to earn God's favor through human works, which is impossible. And let's talk

about the New Covenant of grace and freedom. Sarah the free Woman represents the Jerusalem above the heavenly new Covenant. Isaac her son was born supernaturally by a divine promise and miracle. This covenant leads to freedom because it is based on God's grace and our faith in Jesus, not our own efforts. The Galatians were tempted to return to observing the law to be made right with God. Paul is arguing that they should not do this because it would make them like the children of Hagar who are

in slavery to the law. Instead, Paul reminds them that they are children of Sarah, born by the Spirit and through promise. Therefore, believers in errors are errors of freedom and promise, not the sons of the slave woman. Okay, very important. So we are done with that chapter. Let me see if I have any teaching points. Yeah, we already went through the algory of Hagar and Sarah. Pretty good. Let's go ahead and go over some practical applications. We

have one, two, three, four. Number one, embrace your identity, Recognize and live out your identity as a child of God, understanding the privileges and responsibilities that come with it. Reject legalism as the second one, avoid falling into the trap of legalism, and instead embrace the freedom and grace found in Christ. Let's see what this says, rejected legalism. Legalism is a Biblical context, refers to the excessive adherence of

a law or formula, particularly in pursuit of righteousness. Yeah, so I don't want to go over that because we kind of already did cultivate intimacy with law or with law, cultivate intimacy with God. Foster a close relationship with God, acknowledging him as Abba Father, and relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength. Number four, Stand firm in freedom, be vigilant against returning to old ways or beliefs that enslave,

And stand firm and the freedom of Christ has provided. Yeah, I won't get out a bondage of old sins, you know. And then sometimes the old sins come creeping up, and it's very hard. It's tough, guys, I know. But stand firm and the freedom. Be vigilant against the returning to old ways or beliefs that enslave. Yeah, I think that's referring to beliefs that enslave. Some connecting verses or scriptures,

we have Romans eight, verse fifteen through seventeen. For you do not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear. But you receive the spirit of sonship by whom we cry Abba Father, John one twelve through thirteen. But to all who did not wait, but to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. Then we have Ephesians one, verse five. He predestined us for adoption as his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the

good pleasure of his will. So we are done with chapter four. Let's go ahead and go to chapter five. Now go okay, So chapter five, let's go ahead and go over the introduction here. Galatians five underscores the believer's freedom in Christ, warning against the pitfalls of legalism and urging a walk led by the spirit. It elaborates on the stark contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the spirit, laying out the lifestyle characteristics

that mark a follower of Christ. So obviously the Galatians, we are falling deep into judaizers, and yeah, they're falling deep into this doctrine. So Paul is just trying to pull them out of that and a freedom in Christ. Let's go ahead and start reading. We'll read Galatians five, verse one through six. Christian liberty is what the title says. Stand fast. Therefore, in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, do not be entangled again with the

yoke of bondage. Indeed, I, Paul say to you that you would become that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised, that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. You have become stranged with Christ, You who attempt to be justified by the law, you have fallen from grace. For we through the Spirit eagerly wait

for the hope of righteousness by faith. For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything but faith through love, but faith working through love. Okay, So freedom in Christ. In Galatians five, verse one, it is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery. Paul emphasizes that Christ's sacrifice liberates us from the law, laws, demands,

and the bondage of sin. So the kind of biblical, biblically freedom in Christ is a central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing the liberation believers experience through faith in Jesus Christ. This freedom is not merely a release from physical or social construct constraints, but a profound spiritual emancipation from sin, the law, and death. It is a transformative state that enables believers to live in accordance with God's will, empowered

by the Holy Spirit. Freedom in Christ is deeply rooted. In John eight thirty six, Jesus declares, so if the sun sets you free, you will be free. Indeed, this verse underscores the authority of Christ to liberate individuals from the bondage of sin. The apostle Paul further elaborates on this theme in Galatians I, which we just read. It is for freedom that Christ is set us free. Stand firm, then go and to not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery. And then Romans eight, verse one

through two also highlights this freedom. Therefore, it is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For in Christ Jesus the law the spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. This passage emphasizes the deliverance from condemnation and the power of sin achieved through the endwell of the Holy Spirit. So conclusion.

While the entry does not include a formal conclusion, it is evident that freedom in Christ is a profound and multifaceted doctrine that impacts every aspect of a believer's life.

It is a call to live in the fullness of grace and the truth that Jesus provides, liberated from the chains of sin, and in power to fulfill God's promises perfect and then in verse four, talking about the dangers of legalism, Paul warns against returning to the law as a means of justification, stating, you who are trying to be justified by the law have been severed from Christ. You have fallen away from Grace. Pretty strong words there, and then in verse six it says faith expressed through love.

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision as any value. All that matters is faith expressed through love. True faith manifest in love, not in legalistic observance. So faith expressed through love is a central tenet of Christian doctrine, emphasizing that genuine faith in Jesus Christ manifests itself through acts

of love and compassion. This concept is rooted in the belief that faith is not merely an intellectual assent or belief in doctrines, but is demonstrated through loving actions toward others. The apostle. Paul encapsulates this idea in Galatians five, verse six, which we just read, and it says, for in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. All that matters

in faith is All that matters is faith expressed through love. Okay, So Biblical foundations Galatians five six, This versus pivotal and understanding the relation between faith and love. Paul argues against the necessity of circumcision for salvation, emphasizing that what truly matters is faith that is active and evident through love. This underscores the idea that the extreme rituals of legalistic observance are secondary to the transformative power of faith working

through love. Okay. We also have a couple other verses that kind of go with this. We have one Corinthians thirteen, verse two. Paul Filler elaborates on suppressive supremacy of love and the Christian life. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and I have absolute faith so that to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing James two fourteen through seventeen. James two seventeen says, so to faith by itself,

it does not result in action is dead. Faith with that works is dead. This passage highlights that true faith is inherently active and is evidence by deeds of love and mercy. And then First John three, verse eighteen. The apostle John also emphasizes the necessity of love in the life of a believer. Little children, let us love not in the word and speech, but an action and truth. This verse calls for Christians to demonstrate their faith through

tangible acts of love, moving beyond mere words to impactful deeds. Okay, So the conclusion is the expiration of faith expressed through love reveals its integral role in the Christian life, urging believers to embody their faith through loving actions that reflect the heart of the Gospel. Okay, let's go ahead and continue and we'll read seven through fifteen. It says love fulfills the law you ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? Who hindered you from obeying the truth?

Does not come from him who calls you a little levin Leven's the whole lump. I have confidence in you, in the Lord, that you will have no other mind. But he who troubles you shall bear his judgment. Whoever he is, and I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has seized. I could wish that those who trouble you would even be cut off themselves. I cut themselves off, for you, brethren, have been called to liberty.

Only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love, serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word. Even in this, you shall love your neighbor as yourselves. But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another. In Galatians five seven through fifteen, the Galatian Christians were sidetracked by false teachers who told them who told them

they needed Jewish laws like circumcision to be saved. But Paul urges them to return to the true freedom found in Christ's grace, warning that legalism leads to spiritual conflict in spiritual destruction, while the true law is fulfilled in loving your neighbor as yourselves, serving one another in love rather than biting and devouring each other. It's a call to abandon works based righteousness for faith driven love, emphasizing that liberty in Christ isn't an excuse for sin, but

a call to serve. So key themes here, like in verse seven through nine, you were running well? Who cut under? To keep obeying the truth? Paul uses a foot trace analogy, a foot race. Sorry, I'm so tired. Paul uses a foot race analogy, chiding them for letting disruptive teachers a little ye spoil their good start in the Gospel. And then in verse ten through eleven, Paul expresses confidence that they will return to the truth, but warns the agitators

will face judgment. He notes that he will still that if he still preach circumcision, he wouldn't be persecuted, showing the offense of the cross. Then we have verses thirteen through fourteen. Christians are called to freedom, but not to indulge the flesh. Instead, they should use the liberty to serve one another through love fulfilling the law's commands to love your neighbor as yourself, warning against the vision if they continue to bite and devour one another, they risk

being utterly consumed by internal conflict, destroying their community. Okay, so let's go ahead and go and read verse sixteen through We got sixteen through twenty six. So we have something for twenty three, something for twenty five, and then we have some notes here right sixteen through twenty six. Okay, walking in the spirit, I say, then, walk in the spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh, for the flesh lust against the spirit, and the spirit

against the flesh. And these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the spirit, you are

under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are adultery, fornication, uncleanliness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in the time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God, but the fruedom the Spirit is love, joy, peace,

long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such there is no law. And those who are in Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. We live in the spirit. Let us also walk in the spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. So so the works of the flesh versus the fruit

of the Spirit. Paul can trasts the acts of sinful nature by the fruit of the Spirit, urging believers to live by the spirit and exhibit love, joy, peace, and other godly attributes. Let's dig a little deeper. The concept of the works of the flesh is primarily derived from the apostle Paul's Epistles and Galatians, where he contrasts these

with the fruit of the spirit. The works of the flesh are described as the natural inclinations and behaviors that arise from humanity's sinful nature, which is the opposition to the desires of the spirit. In Galatians five nineteen through twenty one, Paul provides a comprehensive list of these works. The acts of the flesh are obvious sexual morality, impurity, debactory idolatry, sorcery, hatred, discord, jealousy, raids. We kind of went over all these ready, it also says, drunkenness, orgies,

and the like. I warn you, I warn you as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God. These works are manifestations of a life lived apart from God's guidance and are indictive of a heart that is not submitted to the Holy Spirit. They represent a life driven by self centered desires and a rejection of God's moral order. The works of the flesh are not merely external actions, but are rooted in the eternal disposition of the heart, which is

inclined towards sin due to the fall of man. Now, let's talk about the fruits of the spirit. In contrast to the works of the flesh. The fruit of the spirit represents the qualities and virtues that are produced in the life of a believer who is led by the Holy Spirit. Paul outlines these attributes and e Galatians five twenty two through twenty three. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,

and self control. Against such things, there is no law, So you can do these things as much as you like to do. There's no law against them. Well, Paul is saying, right there, right, we should be doing these things if we are walking in the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is singular, indicating that these virtues are not separate fruits, but rather a unified whole that the

Spirit cultivates in the believer's life. This fruit is evidence of spiritual transformation and growth, reflecting the character of Christ. Unlike the works of the flesh, which are self generated, the fruit of the Spirit is produced by the spirits work within the believers, signifying a life that is in

harmony with God's will. The presence of the fruit of the Spirit in a believer's life is a testament to the transformed power of the Gospel, and the inddwelling of the Holy Spirit is through the spirit's empowerment that believers can overcome the works of the flesh and live a life that is pleasing to God. But obviously we have a conflict between the flesh and the spirit constantly, okay. So the tension between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit is a central theme in

the Christian life. PAULA excuse me. Paul addresses this conflict in Galatians five sixteen through seventeen, where he says, so I walk by the Spirit you and you will. So I say walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh craves what is contrary to the spirit, and the spirit what's his contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not want, so that you do not do what you want, So that you do not

do what you want. They are opposed to each other, so you do not do what you want. This ongoing struggles is a reality for every believer, as a sinful nature and spirit are in constant opposition. However, the call to walk by the Spirit is an exhortation to live under the Spirit's guidance and power, enabling believers to resist

the flesh and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit. This walk is characterized by a daily submission to the spirits, leading resulting in a life that reflects God's righteousness and holiness.

What's the practical implications of this? The distinction between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit has profound implications for Christians and living Believers are called to examine their lives in light how these contrasting lists, seeking to identify areas where the flesh may be at work and inviting the Spirit to produce his fruit within them. This process involves repentance, reliance of God's grace, and a

commitment to spiritual disciplines that foster growth and the spirit. Ultimately, the works of the flesh and the fruit of the spirits serve as indicators of one's spiritual condition and relationship with God. They challenge believers to pursue a life that is marked by the Spirit's presence and the power and power bearing witness to the transformed impact of the Gospel in a world that is often characterized by the work of the flesh. By the works of the flesh, so

very very important, right. So obviously when you want to go and read the Bible, your flesh is going to tell you, you know, no, you got to do this too busy, you have this, you have that. Obviously, when you want to get up in the morning to you know, early, read a devotion, you want to wake up early to pray, your flesh is gonna be like, no, stay asleep. You know, they're gonna be in contrast to each other. So when you're like, hey, I want to go to church, your

flesh is like, no, stay home watch football. The forty nine Ers are playing, the Cowboys are playing that, the Packers are playing your favorite team, they're on CBS, or they're on thoughts today. Please, you know, you got to stay home. So it's always in contrast to the spirit. Your flesh would say you need to gorge, you need to eat all this food, you need to do this, and then your spirit's like, hey, you should fast or you should you know, they're always in contrast to each other.

So it's just it's just is what it is. And we definitely have to try to live in the spirit. And we got to make sure we feed the spirit. If we're feeding the spirit, we feed the spirit by reading the word of God. By listening to me read the word of God. God, you also going home and are at your house reading the Word of God is going to assist you in building up your your your spirit.

So you're feeding the spirit, right, So it becomes bigger, it becomes like I always kind of use this as a you know, if you if you feed the flesh and it becomes this this big wolf or this big pit bull, and then like your spirits this little cocker spaniel, then the pit bull is always going to be able to tell the flesh the spirit. What to do. What you want to do is have that reversed where this where the flesh is this a little cocker spaniel and

the spirits the pit bull. And when the flesh is trying to say, don't read the Bible, don't do this, then the spirit can overtake the flesh, and you got

to feed the spirit. It's like, what are you feeding when you're engaged in a Bible study like this, or you're engaged in church and you're engaged in listening to pastors preach on the radio or at home on the or listening to this Bible study, whatever, your feet eating the spirit because we're reading the Bible to you right, which means that you're building faith, and it's impossible to please God without faith. But the flesh. You're feeding the

flesh all day. You're feeding the flesh with all these different things, whether it's social media, you know, reading, you know, watching TV, uh, watching American Idol, watching your favorite show, eating and eating and eating, eating doughnuts and eating this and eating. I mean, you're you're feeding the flesh all day, you know, and choose whatever whenever you're choosing the flesh over God you're obviously feeding the flesh instead of feeding

the spirit. That makes sense. And then what it says here in Galatians five twenty five It says, since we ve lived by the spirit, let us walk and step with the spirit. Walking in the spirit involves daily submission to God's guidance and power. All right, let's see what it's what talks about by living by the spirit, which is very important. Living by the Spirit is a central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing the transformative power of the

Holy Spirit and the life of a believer. This concept is rooted in the New Testament, where the Apostle Paul and other writers expound on the role of the Holy Spirit and guiding, empowering, and sanctifying Christians. Living by the Spirit involves a daily walk in alignment with God's will, characterizing by the fruit of the Spirit and departure from the desires of the flesh. What's the biblical foundation? The foundation for living by the spirit is found in several

key passages of the New Testament. In Galatians fifteen sixteen through twenty five, Paul contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit, urging believers to walk by the spirit Galatians five, p. Sixteen. He writes, but I say walk by the spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. This passage highlights the ongoing battle between the sinful nature and the Spirit, with the latter leading a life that reflects God's character. Romans

eight one through seventeen. Paul further elaborates on the life led by the spirit, stating, for those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. Romans eight, verse five. The chapter underscores the freedom and life that come from being led by the Spirit, as opposed to the death and condemnation associated with living according to the flesh. Now,

what's the role of the Holy Spirit and all this? Well, the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the believer's life, acting as a guide, teacher, and source of strength. Jesus promised the coming of the Holy Spirit as a helper and comforter in John fourteen sixteen through seventeen, saying, I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to be with you. Forever the Spirit of Truth

John fourteen sixteen through seventeen. The Spirit dwells believers, enabling them to understand spiritual truths and empowering them to live in obedience to God's commands. The Spirit also convicts believers of sin, righteousness, and judgment John sixteen eight through eleven, leading them to repentance and a deeper relationship with God. Through the Spirit, believers are sanctified, being transformed into the image of Christ tewod Corinthians three, verse eighteen, and then

the Fruit of the Spirit. A life led by the Spirit is evidence that the fruit of the Spirit is outlining Galatians five twenty two through twenty three, which you've already gone over. The presence of the fruit of the Spirit, and a believer's life serves as a testimony to the transformed power of the Holy Spirit. Practical implications here Living by the Spirit requires a conscious and continual submission to the Spirit's guidance. This involves regular prayer, meditation on scripture,

and willingness to yield to this. To the Holy Spirit's prompting, believers are called to be filled with the Spirit Ephesians five, verse eighteen, allowing him to influence every aspect of their lives, from thoughts and attitudes to actions and relationships. Obviously, guys, sin it all begins with a thought, right, and then that thought starts, you know, gets planted into your head, and as you keep thinking about it, you keep watering it.

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome sin and to live victoriously. As Paul writes and Romans eight thirteen, or if we live according to the flesh, you will die. But if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. The victory over sin is not achieved through human effort, but through reliance on the Spirit's power. Conclusion, living by the Spirit is an essential aspect of the Christian life, marked by a

deep reliance on the Holy Spirit's guidance and empowerment. It involves a daily commitment to walk and step and the Spirit, producing the fruit of the Spirit and reflecting the character of Christ in all areas of life. Okay, so very important to live by the Spirit, for sure. And we're gonna end a little bit early today because last week I did like two hours and fifteen minutes, so I'll

probably be ending a little slightly early today. We finished with chapter five, so let me go over some practical applications. We have four of them. First one, embrace your freedom. Reflect on areas where you might be living under legalism or self imposed rules, and embrace the freedom that Christ offers. Cultivate the fruit of the spirit. Identify one or two aspects of the fruit of the spirit you need to develop and seek God's help and growing in these areas.

You guys know what that those are. The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such there is no law, So that's

what it's talking about. Cultivate the fruit of the spirit. Now, if you have the works of the flesh that are evident, like adultery, fornication, uncleanliness, lewdness, sexual morality, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, self as, ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like. Okay, if you have any of those things that you're going through right now, then you're you're

going through like a spiritual battle. Okay, it's a spiritual battle that you're going through you know, especially sorcery and magic. You see, that's it says sorcery right there. Also put farm pharma, pharmakia right there. You know, where people are addicted to drugs, outbursts of wrath, you know, anger, self ass ambitions, dissension, and heresies. Yeah, so there's a lot there. Drunkenness. You can also say drug, you know, drug addiction, getting

high off different drugs. Besides just drunkenness, you know, just not being so reminded. Okay. So yeah, so just kind of you know, meditate on sixteen through twenty six to make sure you're not doing nineteen through twenty on here Galatians five, sixteen through twenty six, and definitely meditate on Galatians five twenty two through twenty six. That way, you know exactly what you want to be doing. You want

to have love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness. Okay, and excuse me, like it says, take one or two of the aspects. If you don't have any of those, right now, take one or two and just work on it, and then try to work on getting all those other things out of your life. Because it's saying that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God. Next,

love and action. Find practical ways to express her faith through love in your community, such as volunteering or helping a neighbor in need. And number four, stay in step with the spirit. Develop a daily routine of prayer and Bible study to remain sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading. Okay, definitely, all right. Now we have some additional scriptures that connect. We have John eight thirty six, which will go over real quick, John eight thirty six. John eight thirty six. Therefore,

if the sun makes you free, you shall be free. Indeed, yeah, that's a good one for this. Jesus speaks about the true freedom he offers, and then Romans eight one through two. Romans eight there is therefore now no condination to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the spirit. For the law of the spirit of life. In Christ, Jesus made me free from the law of sin and death. Okay, explores the freedom from contination from those in Christ. Jesus.

Then we have one Corinthians thirteen one through thirteen. I'm not going to read all those, but it describes love as the greatest expression of faith. If you want to read one through thirteen. Ephesians five eight through ten encourages believers to live as children of light, producing the fruit of the spirit. Ahead and read Ephesians five eight through ten.

It says, four if you were once for you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord, walk as children of light, for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. Okay. And then the next one, which I like, it doesn't say they read that one, but I'm gonna just read it. It says, and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. All right, very very important. Something that

I was like our verse for our show. We first started it Josh Monday Christian Conspiracy Podcast, because we were trying to expose the fruitful works of darkness, you know. So all right, well that's it. That was a little bit shorter of a show, but I did about two hours and fifteen minutes last week, so I was like, man, I could take a little time off of this one, you know, because I usually try to keep in the two hours, and I really appreciate you guys. Thank you so much

for tuning in. Like I said, pretty soon, I'll be doing Wednesday's service on my days off, so that way I can have a little better energy for you guys. Today tonight wasn't so bad because I didn't start too late, but I wanted to. I definitely wanted to start at eight o'clock and I started like around eight forty at night. But I really appreciate you guys listening. Okay, thank you. This takes a lot of work. This is not easy. It takes a lot of work. It takes a lot

of time. So I'm really glad that you guys tune in, and I hope you guys are enjoying the study. If you guys are, please leave a comment on Spotify assist me to get this show out there to as many people as possible. I really appreciate it. And like I always do, I like to end this in prayer, so let's do that. So Father God and the name of Jesus, thank you so much for allowing me to teach Galatians.

And this is a really important portion of the Bible, Lord that people need to understand, and it's something that I think is definitely rearing its head right now, and

I think that we definitely need to understand Galatians. Lord, so please assist us in understanding galations so that people know what's going on when I'm reading these verses, because you know, some of the stuff is as being debated, you know, right now to this day, and just to allow us to know what the true interpretation of Galatians is. So we're living righteously and we're living the right way.

So thank you for everything you do. Lord, I really appreciate you and anybody that's listening right now that's dealing with any of the things that were listed in Galatians five nineteen through twenty one. Lord, please assist everybody that is going through any of that stuff. All that stuff is terrible and it's hard to walk in the spirit. Lord, so assist us to walk in the spirit. Lord, feed our spirit and read the Bible and continue to do

these studies. Lord, and assist us in starving the flesh and feeding the spirit, and help us through these spiritual battles we're going through. Lord, Please, all of us. Spiritual battles are running wild right now, and there's a lot of deception and we need assistance. Lord, Please thank you. We love you in Jesus' name. Amen. Thank you guys

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