S7E20 Galatians 5: Freedom and Fruit

Galatians 5: Freedom and Fruit of Faith I. The Freedom from Faith in the Son (5:1–15) A.Protection from Bondage—Legalism (5:1–12) 1. The work of Christ protects from the bondage of the law (5:1–4, 6–12). 2. The work of Christ will protect us from the bondage of our body (5:5). B. Protection from Indulgences—Liberalism (5:13–15) II. The Fruit from the Holy Spirit (5:16–26) A. The Conflict Resisting the Spirit’s Fruit (5:16–18): Paul describes the fierce struggle within the believer. 1. The Conflict’s Contenders (5:17–18) a. Our evil nature (5:17a) b. The Holy Spirit (5:17b–18) 2. The Creator’s Counsel (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 Consequence Concerning Our Choice (5:19–26) 1. The fruit of the flesh (5:19–21): Immorality, idolatry, hatred, discord, selfish ambition, envy, drunkenness. 2. The fruit of the Spirit (5:22–26): Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.