INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY: BOOK OF GALATIANS

INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY: BOOK OF GALATIANS

By Dennis Schmidt 4/2008

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This paper discusses the book of Galatians. The book of Galatians has been compared with the Magna Charta. In this case, the church gets its liberty. The epistle has been written against the teachings of the Judaizer’s who insist that Gentiles (Galatians 1:6-8, 2:16, 5:1-4) must keep the ceremonial laws for their salvation. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.

GALATIANS THEME:

- DEFENSE OF JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH NOT BY WORKS OR KEEPING THE LAW

Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."

- WARNINGS OF NOT FALLING UNDER THE LAW BUT STANDING FAST IN THE LIBERTY IN CHRIST

Galatians 5:1-4 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. {2} Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. {3} For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. {4} Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace."

CHAPTER THEMES & ELEMENTS

BOOK STRUCTURE	GOD'S PLAN	OUTLINE	CHAPTER(S) THEMES
Gospel & fall back into law	Gospel of faith/grace vs law/work	Introduction {1:1-10} Gospel Revealed {1:11-24}	(1) Gospel of grace through Jesus by faith vs. law & works of Jewish religion with some Christians falling back into law.
Gospel justified by faith	v	Paul’s Apostle Jerusalem visit {2:1-10} Correct law problem {2:11-14} Faith Justification not works {2:15-21}	(2) Christians turning back to law & works (stop this). Justification by faith & not of law or work by grace.
Faith before law & has Spirit	Christ is end of law & only way to be justified vs law & work bondage	Spirit by Faith not by law {3:1-14} Salvation by faith over law {3:15-24} Christian Son-ship {3:25-29}	(3) Faith 430 years before law with its works. Spirit verified God's plan of faith by justification, redemption, & Spirit
Redeemed turned back to law	v	Christian Son-0ship not slaves {4:1-7} Return to bondage {4:8-20} Law slavery & bondage {4:21-31}	(4) Redeemed from law, but turned back to law
Liberty by faith Spirit led	v	Freedom not law bondage {5:1-12} Live by Spirit not flesh {5:13-26}	(5) Liberty from law through faith & Spirit leading to love one another.
Do good to all reap what you sow	v	Doing good to others {6:1-10} Conclusions {6:11-18}	(6) A man sows, he reaps: flesh to corruption or Spirit to eternal life. Circumcised do not keep law & glory in flesh. Glory in cross.

AUTHOR: Apostle Paul DATE: 48 AD FROM: Rome TO: Christians at Galatia

PURPOSE:

- ENCOURAGE CONVERTS FROM FALLING BACK UNDER THE LAW

Galatians 3:1-5 "O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? {2} This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? {3} Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? {4} Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. {5} He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

- TEACH JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

Galatians 3:11-12 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. {12} And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them."

KEY VERSES:

Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."

KEY WORD(S)/VERSES: [ righteousness ] (2, 3, 5) ; [ grace ] (1, 2, 5, 6) ; [ circumcised ] (2, 5, 6) ; [ works ] (2, 3, 5, 6) ; [ justified ] (2, 3, 5) ; [ law ] (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) ; [ faith ] (1, 2, 3, 5, 6) ; [ free ] (3, 4, 5) ; [ liberty ] (2, 5) ; [ redeemed ] (3, 4); [ gospel ] (1, 2, 3) ; [ Spirit ] (3, 4, 5)

SPECIAL KEY WORDS (LIMITED):

Faith: 1:16; 2:16, 20; 3:2, 5, 7-9, 11, 12, 14, 22-26; 5:5, 6, 22

Grace: 1:3, 1:6, 1:15; 2:9, 2:21; 5:4; 6:18

Liberty: 2:4; 5:1, 5:13

Freedom: 4:22, 4:23, 4:26, 4:30, 4:31; 5:1

The cross: 5:11; 6:12, 6:14

OUTLINE FOR GALATIANS:

I) INTRODUCTION PAUL'S AUTHORITY & DENUNCIATION: {GALATIANS 1:1-10}

A) GREETINGS: {GALATIANS 1:1-5}

B) DENUNCIATION: {GALATIANS 1:6-10}

II) INDEPENDENCE FROM APOSTLES, GOD'S JUSTIFICATION MESSAGE: {GALATIANS 1:11-2:21}

A) GOSPEL REVEALED BY CHRIST: {GALATIANS 1:11-24}

B) PAUL'S VISIT TO JERUSALEM CHURCH: {GALATIANS 2:1-10}

C) PAUL CORRECTS PETER'S PROBLEM WITH LAW: {GALATIANS 2:11-14}

D) JUSTIFIED BY FAITH IN CHRIST & NOT WORKS OR LAW: {GALATIANS 2:15-21}

III) JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH AND LIBERTY EXPLAINED: {GALATIANS 3:1-4:31}

A) RECEIVED SPIRIT BY FAITH & NOT BY WORKS OR LAW: {GALATIANS 3:1-14}

B) SALVATION BY FAITH PROMISE OVER THE LAW WITH ITS PURPOSE: {GALATIANS 3:15-24}

C) CHRISTIANS ARE SONS NOT SLAVES: {GALATIANS 3:25-4:7}

D) GALATIANS FALL BACK INTO BONDAGE UNDER THE LAW: {GALATIANS 4:8-20}

E) TRUST IN THE LAW LEADS TO SLAVERY & BONDAGE: {GALATIANS 4:21-31}

IV) JUSTIFICATION OF FAITH AND LIBERTY APPLIED BY LOVE: {GALATIANS 5:1-6:10}

A) FREEDOM NOT CIRCUMCISION & IN BONDAGE TO WHOLE LAW: {GALATIANS 5:1-12}

B) LIVE BY THE SPIRIT & NOT BY THE FLESH: {GALATIANS 5:13-26}

C) ASSIST OTHERS BY DOING GOOD: {GALATIANS 6:1-10}

V) CONCLUSION: {GALATIANS 6:11-18}

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

Acts 16:6-9 "Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, {7} After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. {8} And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. {9} And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us."

Acts 18:23-28 "And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples. {24} And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. {25} This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. {26} And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. {27} And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace: {28} For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, showing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ."

1 Peter 1:1-2 "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, {2} Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied."

LOCATION:

Galatia: A region in Asia Minor, settled by an ancient tribes Gaul, from which it derives its name. Caesar Augustus established the Roman province of Galatia, annexing a number of cities to the province.

I) INTRODUCTION PAUL'S AUTHORITY AND DENUNCIATION: {GALATIANS 1:1-12}

A) GREETINGS: {GALATIANS 1:1-5}

WHO: PAUL, AN APOSTLE

Galatians 1:1 "Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by M Jesus M T Christ T, and /\ God /\ the /\ Father /\, who raised T him T from the dead)"

Paul: Saul means asked for and Paul means little or small. Apostles started many churches and appointed Elders to the church. He care for the church is of more importance.

See my paper: "Apostles" for more information on this subject.

Apostle: An Apostle is one sent by God, with power of attorney and authority, to act (with power) in place of sender. He was chosen and ordained to the position to be a witness of what God shows him.

1 Corinthians 9:1-2 "Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? {2} If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord."

2 Corinthians 12:12 "Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

Galatians 2:8 "(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)"

Hebrews 2:4 "God also bearing <them> witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?"

See my paper: "Church Offices & Their Qualifications" for more information on this subject.

Jesus Christ and God the Father: God is a triunity. God can not be divided. Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit are the way the one God reveals himself. If one sees Jesus, he also sees the Father and the Holy Spirit at the same time since God can not be separated (Colossians 1:15). Jesus is perfect man and God.

See my paper: "Triunity - Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" for more information on this subject.

Colossians 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."

John 14:9-10 "Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou <then>, Show us the Father? {10} Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."

TO WHOM: THE CHURCH IN GALATIA

Galatians 1:2 "And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:"

Galatia: French invaded Greece in Asia Minor and the land was a mixture of many races including Jews. Paul made his second missionary journey to the area & helped form the Galatians church.

Galatians 1:3 "[ Grace ] <be> to you and peace from /\ God /\ the /\ Father /\, and <from> our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T," Opening prayer Galatians 1:3-5

Grace: Getting what we do not deserve as compared with mercy: not getting what we deserve.

See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.

Peace: Hebrew word Shalom used for hello, goodbye & God bless you. Only God gives peace to ones spirit of forgiveness & restoration.

John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Peace the opposite to anxiety. Tranquillity & worry free.

Galatians 1:4 "Who gave T himself T for our sins, that T he T might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of /\ God /\ and our /\ Father /\:"

Present evil world:

1 John 2:15-16 "Love not the world, neither the things <that are> in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. {16} For all that <is> in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world."

Galatians 1:5 "To /\ whom /\<be> glory for ever and ever. Amen."

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KEY WORD: GOSPEL {GALATIANS 1:6-4:13}

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(1) I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: {Galatians 1:6}

(2) Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. {Galatians 1:7}

(3) But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. {Galatians 1:8}

(4) As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. {Galatians 1:9}

(5) But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. {Galatians 1:11}

(6) And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. {Galatians 2:2}

(7) To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. {Galatians 2:5}

(8) But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; {Galatians 2:7}

(9) But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews? {Galatians 2:14}

(10) And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. {Galatians 3:8}

(11) Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first. {Galatians 4:13}

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B) DENUNCIATION: {GALATIANS 1:6-10}

WHAT: REMOVED FROM HIM THAT CALLED YOU UNTO ANOTHER GOSPEL WHEN: SO SOON

Galatians 1:6 "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from T him T that called you into the [ grace ] of T Christ T unto another [ gospel ]:"

Grace of Christ unto another gospel: Gospel = good news about Jesus

2 Corinthians 11:3 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. {4} For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or <if> ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with <him>."

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 1:7 "Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the [ gospel ] of T Christ T." Some=Judaizers

Galatians 1:8 "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other [ gospel ] unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed." Accursed = anathema or devoted to destruction

Angel from heaven..let him be accursed:

Acts 4:12 "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."

1 Timothy 6:3-4 "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, <even> the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; {4} He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,"

WHY: IF ANY PREACH OTHER GOSPEL LET THEM BE ACCURSED

Galatians 1:9 "As we said before, so say I now again, If any <man> preach any other [ gospel ] unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed." Accused also means eternally condemned.

Galatians 1:10 "For do I now persuade men, or /\ God /\? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of T Christ T."

Do I now persuade men, or God or do I seek to please men?:

1 Corinthians 10:33 "Even as I please all <men> in all <things>, not seeking mine own profit, but the <profit> of many, that they may be saved."

II) INDEPENDENCE FROM APOSTLES, GOD'S JUSTIFICATION MESSAGE: {GALATIANS 1:11-2:21}

A) GOSPEL REVEALED BY CHRIST: {GALATIANS 1:11-24}

Galatians 1:11 "But I certify you, brethren, that the [ gospel ] which was preached of me is not after man."

The gospel which was preached of me:

Romans 10:14 "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?"

Galatians 1:12 "For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught <it>, but by the revelation of M Jesus M T Christ T."

Received not by man or was taught by man but by revelation of Jesus

Ephesians 3:2-6 "If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: {3} How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, {4} Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) {5} Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; {6} That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:" Church = mystery of Old Testament

1 Peter 1:10 "Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace <that should come> unto you:"

Galatians 1:13 "For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of /\ God /\, and wasted it:"

I persecuted the church of God:

Acts 9:21 "But all that heard <him> were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?" Saul's prior reputation.

Acts 26:4-5 "My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;"

Acts 26:10-11 "Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against <them>. {11} And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled <them> to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted <them> even unto strange cities."

Galatians 1:14 "And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers." Traditions may not have been from God.

Profited in the Jews' religion..exceedingly zealous of traditions:

Matthew 15:2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

Philippians 3:4-7 "Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: {5} Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, <of> the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; {6} Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. {7} But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ."

See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" for more information on this subject.

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LIST: PAUL'S CALLING {GALATIANS 1:15-16}

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(1) But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, {Galatians 1:15}

(2) To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: {Galatians 1:16}

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Galatians 1:15 "But when it pleased /\ God /\, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called <me> by /\ his /\, [ grace ]" Predestinated; Rom 1:2

Who separated me from my mother's womb, & called me: Mother=Judaism

1 Timothy 1:12-13 "And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; {13} Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did <it> ignorantly in unbelief."

See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost God's Sovereignty" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 1:16 "To reveal his /\ Son /\ in me, that I might preach /\ him /\ among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:" Flesh & blood = other people (Apostles). See Galatians 1:12

I might preach him among the heathen: Heathen = gentiles or nations

Acts 9:15 "But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:"

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LIST: PAUL'S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION {GALATIANS 1:16-19}

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(1) To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: {Galatians 1:16}

(2) Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. {Galatians 1:17}

(3) Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. {Galatians 1:18}

(4) But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. {Galatians 1:19}

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Galatians 1:17 "Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus."

I conferred not with flesh..neither went to Jerusalem to apostles:

Matthew 16:17 "And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed <it> unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven."

Galatians 1:18 "Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days."

After three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter:

Acts 9:26-29 "And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. {27} But Barnabas took him, and brought <him> to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. {28} And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. {29} And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him."

Galatians 1:19 "But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother."

Apostles..save James the Lord's brother: See Galatians 2:9 also.

James is the author of the first book of New Testament written in 45 AD. Galatians was second book written. James was a leader of Church. James is from Greek form Hebrew Jacob & means supplanter.

James 1:1 "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting."

See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" for more information on this subject.

Jesus had brothers and sisters:

Matthew 13:55-57 "Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? {56} And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this <man> all these things? {57} And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house." Also see Mark 6:3.

Mark 3:21 "And when his friends heard <of it>, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself." Jesus is mad

Mark 3:31-34 "There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. {32} And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. {33} And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? {34} And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!"

Luke 8:19 "Then came to him <his> mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press."

John 7:5 "For neither did his brethren believe in him."

Galatians 1:20 "Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before /\ God /\, I lie not."

Galatians 1:21 "Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;" Syria & Cilicia = Asia minor to his home town of Tarsus.

Galatians 1:22 "And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in T Christ T:"

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KEY WORD: FAITH {GALATIANS 1:23-6:10}

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(1) But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. {Galatians 1:23}

(2) Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. {Galatians 2:16}

(3) I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. {Galatians 2:20}

(4) This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? {Galatians 3:2}

(5) He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? {Galatians 3:5}

(6) Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. {Galatians 3:7}

(7) And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. {Galatians 3:8}

(8) So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. {Galatians 3:9}

(9) But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. {Galatians 3:11}

(10) And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. {Galatians 3:12}

(11) That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. {Galatians 3:14}

(12) But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. {Galatians 3:22}

(13) But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. {Galatians 3:23}

(14) Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. {Galatians 3:24}

(15) But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. {Galatians 3:25}

(16) For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. {Galatians 3:26}

(17) For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. {Galatians 5:5}

(18) For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. {Galatians 5:6}

(19) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, {Galatians 5:22}

(20) As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. {Galatians 6:10}

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Galatians 1:23 "But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the [ faith ] which once he destroyed."

Galatians 1:24 "And they glorified /\ God /\ in me."

B) PAUL'S VISIT TO JERUSALEM CHURCH: {GALATIANS 2:1-10}

WHEN: FOURTEEN YEARS AFTER WHERE: I WENT UP AGAIN TO JERUSALEM

Galatians 2:1 "Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with <me> also." See Acts 15:1-29

Barnabas: His name means son of encouragement or consolation. He is Mark's uncle. He had boldness to bring Paul to disciples.

Acts 4:36 "And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, <and> of the country of Cyprus,"

Acts 9:27 "But Barnabas took him, and brought <him> to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus."

Acts 12:25 "And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled <their> ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark."

Titus: Paul wrote the epistle of Titus to him. His name means honorable. He was an apostle with the task of ordaining elders. He was a gentile Greek who Paul did not have circumcised.

Acts 14:23 "And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed."

2 Corinthians 8:23 "Whether <any do inquire> of Titus, <he is> my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren <be inquired of>, <they are> the messengers of the churches, <and> the glory of Christ." Messengers = apostles. See my paper on apostles.

WHAT: BY REVELATION, COMMUNICATED GOSPEL I PREACHED TO GENTILES

Galatians 2:2 "And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that [ gospel ] which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain." Those of reputation - see Galatians 2:9.

Had run, in vain:

1 Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."

Philippians 2:16 "Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain."

Galatians 2:3 "But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be [ circumcised ]:"

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KEY WORD: CIRCUMCISION {GALATIANS 2:7-6:15}

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(1) But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; {Galatians 2:7}

(2) (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) {Galatians 2:8}

(3) And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. {Galatians 2:9}

(4) For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. {Galatians 2:12}

(5) Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. {Galatians 5:2}

(6) For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. {Galatians 5:3}

(7) For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. {Galatians 5:6}

(8) And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased. {Galatians 5:11}

(9) As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. {Galatians 6:12}

(10) For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. {Galatians 6:13}

(11) For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. {Galatians 6:15}

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Neither Titus, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: Paul did have Timotheus circumcised.

Acts 16:1-3 "Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father <was> a Greek: {2} Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. {3} Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek."

Acts 15:24 "Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, <Ye must> be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no <such> commandment:"

See my paper: "Circumcision" for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: LIBERTY {GALATIANS 2:4-5:13}

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(1) And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: {Galatians 2:4}

(2) Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. {Galatians 5:1}

(3) For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. {Galatians 5:13}

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Galatians 2:4 "And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our [ liberty ] which we have in T Christ T M Jesus M, that they might bring us into bondage:"

WHY: THAT THEY MIGHT BRING US INTO BONDAGE

False brethren = Judaizers (Christians?) under law bondage,

Spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus: Were under law

1 Corinthians 7:39 "The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord." Conditional liberty.

1 Corinthians 8:9 "But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak."

2 Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord <is>, there <is> liberty."

See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith, & Liberty" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 2:5 "To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the [ gospel ] might continue with you."

Galatians 2:6 "But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me:/\ God /\ accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed <to be somewhat> in conference added nothing to me:"

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MISC: ONE CHURCH COMBINED {GALATIANS 2:7-9}

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Paul -> Gentiles -> Heathen -> Uncircumcised

Peter, John, & James -> Jews -> Circumcised

(1) But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; {Galatians 2:7}

(2) (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) {Galatians 2:8}

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Galatians 2:7 "But contrariwise, when they saw that the [ gospel ] of the [ uncircumcision ] was committed unto me, as <the [ gospel ] > of the [ circumcision ] <was> unto Peter;" Gospel = good news. See Gal 1:6.

Gospel of uncircumcision..gospel of the circumcision:

Ephesians 2:11 "Wherefore remember, that ye <being> in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;"

Colossians 3:11 "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond <nor> free: but Christ <is> all, and in all."

See my paper: "Christians are Not Under Law, But Jews can Culturally Keep God's Commandments" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 2:8 "(For /\ he /\ that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the [ circumcision ], the /\ same /\ was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)"

Galatians 2:9 "And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the [ grace ] that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we <should go> unto the heathen, and they unto the [ circumcision ]." Heathen=gentiles and circumcision=Jews. Paul also went to Jews first (Romans 1:16).

James, Cephas and John, seem to be pillars: James see Galatians 1:9

Cephas: One of the twelve disciples. He wrote the books of 1st and 2nd Peter. Peter means rock or rock like.

Matthew 16:18 "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."

John 1:42 "And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone."

1 Peter 1:1 "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,"

John: One of the twelve disciples. John means lord of grace. He wrote the books of John, 1st - 3th John, and Revelation. John, in his books, refers to himself as the elder. He was exiled to Palmos. This is the only mention of John in Paul's epistles.

Revelation 1:9 "I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ."

3 John 1: "The elder unto the well beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth." Truth = Jesus (John 14:6)

See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 2:10 "Only <they would> that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do."

That we should remember the poor:

Matthew 19:21 "Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go <and> sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come <and> follow me."

Matthew 26:9-11 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. {10} When Jesus understood <it>, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. {11} For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

C) PAUL CORRECTS PETER'S PROBLEM WITH LAW: {GALATIANS 2:11-14}

Galatians 2:11 "But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed." leader see Galatians 2:6.

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COMPARISON: MINISTRY: PAUL / PETER {GALATIANS 2:11-14}

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Paul -> Gentiles -> Liberty

Peter -> Jews -> Circumcised -> Separation

(1) But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. {Galatians 2:11}

(2) For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. {Galatians 2:12}

(3) And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. {Galatians 2:13}

(4) But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews? {Galatians 2:14}

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Galatians 2:12 "For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the [ circumcision ]."

Before..he did eat with gentiles..he withdrew and separated himself

Acts 10:14-15 "But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. {15} And the voice <spake> unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, <that> call not thou common."

Acts 10:28 "And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean."

Fearing them which were of the circumcision:

Acts 11:2-3 "And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, {3} Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them."

Galatians 2:13 "And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation." Dissimulation = hypocrisy or pretense.

Galatians 2:14 "But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the [ gospel ], I said unto Peter before <them> all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?"

If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles:

Acts 15:9-10 "And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. {10} Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?"

See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" for more information on this subject.

D) JUSTIFIED BY FAITH IN CHRIST & NOT WORKS OR LAW: {GALATIANS 2:15-21}

Galatians 2:15 "We <who are> Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,"

We who are Jews by nature:

Romans 2:28-29 "For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither <is that> circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: {29} But he <is> a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision <is that> of the heart, in the spirit, <and> not in the letter; whose praise <is> not of men, but of God."

THEME: NOT JUSTIFIED BY WORKS OF LAW BUT BY THE FAITH OF JESUS CHRIST

Galatians 2:16 "[ Knowing that a man is not [ justified ] by the [ works ] of the [ law ], but by the [ faith ] of M Jesus M T Christ T, even we have believed in M Jesus M T Christ T, that we might be [ justified ] by the [ faith ] of T Christ T, and not by the [ works ] of the [ law ]: for by the [ works ] of the [ law ] shall no flesh be [ justified ].] "

WHAT: NOT JUSTIFIED BY WORKS OF LAW BUT BY THE FAITH OF JESUS CHRIST

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COMPARISON: FAITH VERSUS LAW & WORKS {GALATIANS 2:16}

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Faith in Jesus -> Justifies (Just if I never sinned) VERSUS Works & Law -> No Justification

(1) Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. {Galatians 2:16}

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Justified: Declared to be righteous, just as if I never sinned.

Romans 3:24 "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:"

Romans 5:1-2 "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: {2} By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God."

Titus 3:7 "That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life."

See my paper: "Justification" for more information on this subject.

Works of the law:

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: <it is> the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast. "

A man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith of Jesus:

Romans 3:28 "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law."

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: LAW {GALATIANS 2:16-5:13}

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(2) For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. {Galatians 2:19}

(3) I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. {Galatians 2:21}

(4) This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? {Galatians 3:2}

(5) He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? {Galatians 3:5}

(6) For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. {Galatians 3:10}

(7) But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. {Galatians 3:11}

(8) And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. {Galatians 3:12}

(9) Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: {Galatians 3:1}

(10) And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. {Galatians 3:17}

(11) For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. {Galatians 3:18}

(12) Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. {Galatians 3:19}

(13) Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. {Galatians 3:21}

(14) But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. {Galatians 3:23}

(15) Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. {Galatians 3:24}

(16) But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, {Galatians 4:4}

(17) To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. {Galatians 4:5}

(18) Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law? {Galatians 4:21}

(19) For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. {Galatians 5:3}

(20) Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. {Galatians 5:4}

(21) For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. {Galatians 5:14}

(22) But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. {Galatians 5:18}

(23) Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. {Galatians 5:23}

(24) Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. {Galatians 6:2}

(25) For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. {Galatians 6:13}

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KEY WORD: LAW {GALATIANS 2:16-6:14}

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(2) This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? {Galatians 3:2}

(3) He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? {Galatians 3:5}

(4) For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. {Galatians 3:10}

(5) For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. {Galatians 5:}

(6) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, {Galatians 5:19}

(7) But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. {Galatians 6:4}

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Galatians 2:17 "But if, while we seek to be [ justified ] by T Christ T, we ourselves also are found sinners, <is> therefore T Christ T the minister of sin? /\ God /\ forbid."

Galatians 2:18 "For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor."

Galatians 2:19 "For I through the [ law ] am dead to the [ law ], that I might live unto /\ God /\."

I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God:

Romans 7:4 "Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, <even> to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God."

Romans 8:2-4 "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. {3} For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: {4} That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

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COMTRASTS: BELIEVER/UNBELIEVER {GALATIANS 2:16, 2:20}

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BELIEVER->Faith->Christ in me kept law perfectly->Did works perfectly->Grace of God->Righteous& justified

UNBELIEVER -> Law -> Works -> Not justified -> Not Righteous

(2) I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. {Galatians 2:20}

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WAY: I AM CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST BUT LIVE BY THE FAITH OF CHRIST WHO LIVES IN ME

Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with T Christ T: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but T Christ T liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the [ faith ] of the Son of /\ God /\, who loved me, and gave himself for me." Crucified with Christ: See Gal 5:24, 6:14

Faith of the Son of God: Jesus faith to us: Romans 12:3,2 Thess 3:2

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me..life I live in the flesh is by faith in God:

Romans 6:3-8 "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? {4} Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. {5} For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also <in the likeness> of <his> resurrection: {6} Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with <him>, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. {7} For he that is dead is freed from sin. {8} Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:"

Romans 7:6 "But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not <in> the oldness of the letter."

See my paper: "Between Jesus Death & Resurrection What did He Accomplish?" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 2:21 "I do not frustrate the [ grace ] of /\ God /\: for if [ righteousness ] <come> by the [ law ], then T Christ T is dead in vain."

Righteousness: Character of being right, just, holy, clean & pure. God conforms to a moral proper standard or norm. To miss the norm is to sin. Jesus alone was perfect. He is the rock.

Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean <thing>, and all our righteousnesses <are> as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

1 Corinthians 1:30 "But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:" We become righteous (right doing) by Jesus imputation.

Colossians 2:10 "And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:"

See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

If righteousness <come> by the law, Christ is dead in vain: Gal 3:21

Romans 3:21-22 "But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; {22} Even the righteousness of God <which is> by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:"

1 Corinthians 15:14 "And if Christ be not risen, then <is> our preaching vain, and your faith <is> also vain."

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

III) JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH AND LIBERTY EXPLAINED: {GALATIANS 3:1-4:31}

A) RECEIVED SPIRIT BY FAITH & NOT BY WORKS OR LAW: {GALATIANS 3:1-14}

Galatians 3:1 "O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes M Jesus M T Christ T hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?"

Foolish Galatians..bewitched you..obey the truth..before your eyes:

Hebrews 6:4-6 "For <it is> impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, {5} And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, {6} If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put <him> to an open shame."

WHAT: RECEIVED THE SPIRIT BY WORKS OF THE LAW OR BY THE HEARING OF FAITH?

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LIST: RECEIVING THE SPIRIT BY WORK OF LAW OR BY FAITH {GALATIANS 3:2-3}

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(1) This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? {Galatians 3:2}

(2) Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? {Galatians 3:3}

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Galatians 3:2 "This only would I learn of you, (1) Received ye the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ by the [ works ] of the [ law ], or (2) by the hearing of [ faith ]?"

Galatians 3:3 "Are ye so foolish? (3) having begun in the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ , (4) are ye now made perfect by the flesh?" The Spirit produced salvation.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One?" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 3:4 "Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if <it be> yet in vain."

Galatians 3:5 "He therefore that ministereth to you the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ , and worketh miracles among you, <doeth he it> by the [ works ] of the [ law ], or by the hearing of [ faith ]?"

Worketh miracles among you..by the works of the law, or by faith?:

Hebrews 11:33-34 "Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, {34} Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens."

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

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MISC: FAITH - RIGHTEOUSNESS 430 YEARS BEFORE LAW {GALATIANS 3:6-17}

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SPIRIT -> ABRAHAM -> BELIEVER (FAITH) - RIGHTEOUS > MIRACLES > FAITH > 430 YEARS -> MOSES & LAW

(1) Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. {Galatians 3:6}

(2) Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. {Galatians 3:7}

(3) And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. {Galatians 3:8}

(4) So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. {Galatians 3:9}

(5) For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. {Galatians 3:10}

(6) But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. {Galatians 3:11}

(7) And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. {Galatians 3:12}

(8) Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: {Galatians 3:13}

(9) That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. {Galatians 3:14}

(10) Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. {Galatians 3:15}

(11) Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. {Galatians 3:16}

(12) And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. {Galatians 3:17}

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Galatians 3:6 "Even as Abraham believed /\ God /\, and it was accounted to him for [ righteousness ]."

Abraham believed God, it was accounted to him for righteousness:

Genesis 15:6 "And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness."

Romans 4:2-3 "For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath <whereof> to glory; but not before God. {3} For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness." Abraham depended on faith for his relationship.

Romans 4:22 "And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness." It = Abraham's faith in God.

James 2:23 "And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God."

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MISC: ABRAHAM'S CHILDREN {GALATIANS 3:7}

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FAITH CHILD -> ALL NATIONS -> BLESSED

JEWISH CHILD -> ISRAEL -> COULD BE BLESSED (FAITH)

GENTILE CHILD -> ALL NATIONS -> NOT BLESSED

(1) Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. {Galatians 3:7}

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CONCLUSION: THEREFORE, THEY WHICH ARE OF FAITH ARE THE CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM

Galatians 3:7 "Know ye therefore that they which are of [ faith ], the same are the children of Abraham."

They which are of faith are the children of Abraham:

Romans 4:12 "And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which <he had> being <yet> uncircumcised." Natural children (circumcised) vs faith children.

Romans 4:16 "Therefore <it is> of faith, that <it might be> by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,"

See my paper: "Justification of Faith - Old Testament Doctrine" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 3:8 "And the scripture, foreseeing that God would [ justify ] the heathen through [ faith ], preached before the [ gospel ] unto Abraham, <saying>, In thee shall all nations be blessed."

God would justify the heathen through faith:

Romans 9:30 "What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith."

Gospel unto Abraham, saying in thee shall all nations be blessed:

Genesis 12:3 "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed."

Galatians 3:9 "So then they which be of [ faith ] are blessed with faithful Abraham."

They which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham:

Genesis 22:16-18 "And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only <son>: {17} That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which <is> upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; {18} And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice."

Galatians 3:10 "For as many as are of the [ works ] of the [ law ] are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed <is> every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the [ law ] to do them." No one ever kept them. Cursed see Galatians 3:13

Many as are of the works of the law are under the curse..cursed is every one that continueth not in all things written in book of law:

Deuteronomy 27:26 "Cursed <be> he that confirmeth not <all> the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen."

Romans 10:4 "For Christ <is> the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."

Colossians 2:14 "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;"

James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one <point>, he is guilty of all."

See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith, & Liberty" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is [ justified ] by the [ law ] in the sight of /\ God /\, <it is> evident: for, The [ just ] shall live by [ faith ]."

The just shall live by faith:

Romans 1:17 "For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

Romans 3:27-28 "Where <is> boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. {28} Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law."

Romans 5:1 "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:"

Hebrews 10:38 "Now the just shall live by faith: but if <any man> draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him."

See my paper: "justification" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 3:12 "And the [ law ] is not of [ faith ]: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them."

Law is not of faith: See Galatians 3:24.

Leviticus 18:5 "Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I <am> the LORD."

Romans 4:4-8 "Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. {5} But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. {6} Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, {7} <Saying>, Blessed <are> they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. {8} Blessed <is> the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin."

See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 3:13 "T Christ T hath [ redeemed ] us from the curse of the [ law ], being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed <is> every one that hangeth on a tree:" To redeemed a ransom is paid.

Redeemed us: A legal plan to buy back, re-purchase, us from Satan.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 1:7 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;"

1 Peter 1:18-19 "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, <as> silver and gold, from your vain conversation <received> by tradition from your fathers; {19} But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:"

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us..cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: Gal 3:10

Deuteronomy 21:23 "His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged <is> accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee <for> an inheritance."

Acts 5:30 "The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree."

1 Peter 2:24 "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed."

Galatians 3:14 "That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ through [ faith ]." Gentiles and Jews become church members.

B) SALVATION BY FAITH PROMISE OVER THE LAW WITH ITS PURPOSE: {GALATIANS 3:15-24}

Galatians 3:15 "Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though <it be> but a man's covenant, yet <if it be> confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto." Covenant 430 years before Moses.

Galatians 3:16 "Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is T Christ T."

To Abraham and his seed were promises made..not seeds.. of many, but one, to thy seed, which is Christ:

Genesis 15:18 "In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:"

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events, & Identity" for more information on this subject.

WHEN: FOUR HUNDRED & THIRTY YEARS AFTER CAN NOT MAKE PROMISE OF NONE EFFECT

Galatians 3:17 "And this I say, <that> the covenant, that was confirmed before of /\ God /\ in T Christ T, the [ law ], which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect." 430 years see Exodus 12:40-41.

430 Years After Make the Promise of none effect:

See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" for more information on this subject.

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MISC: COVENANTS {GALATIANS 3:17}

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(1) EDENIC -> (2) ADAMIC -> (3) NOAHIC -> (4) ABRAHAMIC -> (5) MOSAIC -> (6) DAVIDIC -> (7) ISRAEL -> (8) NEW COVENANT (JESUS BODY & BLOOD ON THE CROSS RECEIVED BY FAITH)

(1) And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. {Galatians 3:17}

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Covenant: Agreement, Commitment, & testament between God and men.

1) Edenic Covenant - Genesis 1:28-30; 2:15-17 - Multiply/Knowledge

2) Adamic Covenant - Genesis 3:14-21 - Curse/Messiah Prophecy/Skins

3) Noahic Covenant - Genesis 8:20-9:17 - Multiply/Blood/Rainbow

4) Abrahamic Covenant - Genesis 12:1-3 - Land/Nation/Name/Bless

5) Mosaic Covenant - Exodus 20:1-26; 21:1-24; 25:1-40 - 3 types Law

6) Davidic Covenant - 2 Samuel 7:4-17 - David house/throne/kingdom

7) Israel Covenant - Romans 11:11-27 - Israel Salvation/Restoration

8) New Covenant - Mark 14:22-24 - Jesus Body & Blood/Faith/Spirit

Covenant, confirmed of God, law, cannot disannul, promise no effect

Romans 4:11 "And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which <he had yet> being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:"

Galatians 3:18 "For if the inheritance <be> of the [ law ], <it is> no more of promise: but /\ God /\ gave <it> to Abraham by promise."

Inheritance be of law, it is no more promise, God gave to Abraham:

Romans 4:14 "For if they which are of the law <be> heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:"

See my paper: "Christians Are Not Under the Law, But Jews can Culturally Keep God's Commandments" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 3:19 "Wherefore then <serveth> the [ law ]? It was added because of transgressions, till the T seed T should come to whom the promise was made; <and it was> ordained by angels in the hand of a M mediator M." Mediator order = God - Jesus - Angel - Moses - Israel

What serveth the law..because of transgressions, till seed comes:

Romans 3:20 "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law <is> the knowledge of sin."

Hebrews 10:1 "For the law having a shadow of good things to come, <and> not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect."

Promise ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator:

Acts 7:53 "Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept <it>."

1 Timothy 2:5 "For <there is> one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;"

Galatians 3:20 "Now a mediator is not <a mediator> of one, but /\ God /\ is one."

God is one:

Deuteronomy 6:4 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God <is> one LORD:"

Colossians 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." The entire Godhead of Father, Son, & Holy Spirit.

See my paper: Just who is God? for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Triunity - Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 3:21 "<Is> the [ law ] then against the promises of /\ God /\? /\ God /\ forbid: for if there had been a [ law ] given which could have given life, verily [ righteousness ] should have been by the [ law ]."

Is law against promise? God forbid:

Romans 3:2-3 "Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. {3} For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?" Oracles of God = law.

Law given for life, righteousness should have been by the law:

Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin <is> death; but the gift of God <is> eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Romans 7:12-14 "Wherefore the law <is> holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. {13} Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. {14} For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin."

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 3:22 "But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by [ faith ] of M Jesus M T Christ T might be given to them that believe."

Scripture hath concluded all under sin..promise by faith of Jesus might be given to them that believe:

Romans 11:32 "For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all."

WHEN: BEFORE FAITH CAME WE WERE KEPT UNDER THE LAW, AFTERWARDS BE REVEALED

Galatians 3:23 "But before [ faith ] came, we were kept under the [ law ], shut up unto the [ faith ] which should afterwards be revealed."

Before faith came, we were kept under the law:

Romans 7:8 "But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin <was> dead."

WHY: WHEREFORE THE LAW WAS OUR SCHOOLMASTER TO BRING US UNTO CHRIST

Galatians 3:24 "Wherefore the [ law ] was our schoolmaster <to bring us> unto T Christ T, that we might be [ justified ] by [ faith ]."

Law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ:

Romans 3:20 "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law <is> the knowledge of sin."

Romans 7:7 "What shall we say then? <is> the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet."

C) CHRISTIANS ARE SONS NOT SLAVES: {GALATIANS 3:25-4:7}

WHEN: AFTER THAT FAITH IS COME, WE ARE NO LONGER UNDER A SCHOOLMASTER (LAW)

Galatians 3:25 "But after that [ faith ] is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster."

After that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster:

Romans 10:4 "For Christ <is> the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."

Galatians 3:26 "For ye are all the children of /\ God /\ by [ faith ] in T Christ T M Jesus M."

Galatians 3:27 "For as many of you as have been baptized into T Christ T have put on T Christ T." Baptism into Christ - Colossians 2:12.

Baptized into Christ have put on Christ:

Romans 6:3-5 "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? {4} Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. {5} For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also <in the likeness> of <his> resurrection:"

See my paper: "Apostles Baptism" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Many Baptisms Presented in the Bible" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 3:28 "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor [ free ], there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in T Christ T M Jesus M ."

Neither Jew nor Greek..male or female..ye are all one in Christ:

Romans 10:12 "For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him."

1 Corinthians 12:13 "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether <we be> Jews or Gentiles, whether <we be> bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit."

Ephesians 4:4-6 "<There is> one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; {5} One Lord, one faith, one baptism, {6} One God and Father of all, who <is> above all, and through all, and in you all."

See my paper: "In Christ" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 3:29 "And if ye <be>T Christ's T, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." Abraham's true children

Ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs of promise:

Romans 8:17 "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God with Christ; if so be that we suffer with <him>, that we may be also glorified together."

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MISC: STEPS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE HEIRS {GALATIANS 4:1-8}

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(1) Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; {Galatians 4:1}

(2) But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. {Galatians 4:2}

(3) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: {Galatians 4:3}

(4) But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, {Galatians 4:4}

(5) To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. {Galatians 4:5}

(6) And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. {Galatians 4:6}

(7) Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. {Galatians 4:7}

(8) Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. {Galatians 4:8}

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Galatians 4:1 "Now I say, <That> the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;"

Galatians 4:2 "But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father."

Galatians 4:3 "Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:"Elements = earthly/religious rules

We were children, in bondage under the elements of the world:

Colossians 2:8 "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ."

Colossians 2:20 "Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances," Ordinances = man made traditions and rules

WHEN: WHEN THE FULNESS OF TIME WAS COME, GOD SENT FORTH HIS SON UNDER LAW

Galatians 4:4 "But when the fulness of the time was come, /\ God /\ sent forth M his M M Son M, made of a woman, made under the [ law ]," Made=born

WAY: TO REDEEM THEM THAT WERE UNDER THE LAW TO RECEIVE THE ADOPTION OF SONS

Galatians 4:5 "To [ redeem ] them that were under the [ law ], that we might receive the adoption of sons." Redeem: see Galatians 3:13.

Redeem them under law..we might receive the adoption of sons: Adoption is a placement publicly a child as adult son in position.

Romans 8:23 "And not only <they>, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, <to wit>, the redemption of our body."

Romans 9:4 "Who are Israelites; to whom <pertaineth> the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service <of God>, and the promises;"

Ephesians 1:5 "Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,"

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 4:6 "And because ye are sons, /\ God /\ hath sent forth the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ of M his M M Son M into your hearts, crying, Abba, /\ Father /\."

Ye are sons..crying, Abba, Father:

Romans 8:14-16 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. {15} For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. {16} The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:"

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 4:7 "Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of /\ God /\ through T Christ T."

No more a servant, but a son..heir of God through Christ: Gal 4:30

John 15:15 "Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you."

Romans 8:16-17 "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: {17} And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with <him>, that we may be also glorified together.

D) GALATIANS FALL BACK INTO BONDAGE UNDER THE LAW: {GALATIANS 4:8-20}

Galatians 4:8 "Howbeit then, when ye knew not /\ God /\, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods."Gentiles worshipped sun/moon

WHEN: AFTER THAT YE HAVE KNOWN GOD NOW TURN YE AGAIN

Galatians 4:9 "But now, after that ye have known /\ God /\, or rather are known of /\ God /\, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?"Elements-Laws

WHAT: KNOW GOD HOW TURN YE AGAIN TO WEAK & BEGGARLY ELEMENTS IN BONDAGE?

Are known of God: Known as objects of His saving mercy and grace.

Galatians 4:10 "Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years." Observe days (laws) for salvation or to be blessed by God.

Ye observe days..times: Galatians' was written to the gentile.

Exodus 31:15-17 "Six days may work be done; but in the seventh <is> the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth <any> work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. {16} Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, <for> a perpetual covenant. {17} It <is> a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for <in> six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed." The Sabbath was given to the Jew only for a covenant forever. The Jew is to keep it, but keeping it not as a law but in honor of who he is, a Jew.

Romans 14:5 "One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day <alike>. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind." Jew or Seventh day Adventists can worship Saturday.

Colossians 2:16-17 "Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath <days>: {17} Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body <is> of Christ." Christian is to worship everyday.

See my paper: "Feasts of the Lord" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 4:11 "I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain."

Galatians 4:12 "Brethren, I beseech you, be as I <am>; for I <am> as ye <are>: ye have not injured me at all."

Galatians 4:13 "Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the [ gospel ] unto you at the first." Infirmity = weak/sick

Galatians 4:14 "And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of /\ God /\, <even> as T Christ T M Jesus M." Temptation = marks of punishment/sickness

Galatians 4:15 "Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if <it had been> possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me."

If it has been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes:

An exaggeration, not literally, showing a willingness to impart something of great benefit to Paul.

Romans 9:3 "For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:"

1 Thessalonians 2:8 "So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us."

Galatians 4:16 "Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?"

Galatians 4:17 "They zealously affect you, <but> not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them."

Galatians 4:18 "But <it is> good to be zealously affected always in <a> good <thing>, and not only when I am present with you."

Galatians 4:19 "My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until T Christ T be formed in you,"

My little children, whom I travail in birth until Christ be formed:

Philippians 4:1 "Therefore, my brethren, dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, <my> dearly beloved."

1 Thessalonians 2:7 "But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:"

Galatians 4:20 "I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you."

E) TRUST IN THE LAW LEADS TO SLAVERY & BONDAGE: {GALATIANS 4:21-31}

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COMPARISON: FREE / BOND WOMAN {GALATIANS 4:21-31}

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FREE WOMAN ->SARAH ->PROMISE ->HEAVENLY ->JERUSALEM ->ISSAC ->SPIRIT ->HEIR ->FREE

HAGAR -> FLESH -> SINAI COVENANT -> EARTHLY JERUSALEM -> ISHMAEL -> FLESH -> FLESH -> NOT HEIR -> CAST OUT

(1) Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law? {Galatians 4:21}

(2) For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. {Galatians 4:22}

(3) But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise. {Galatians 4:23}

(4) Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar. {Galatians 4:24}

(5) For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children. {Galatians 4:25}

(6) But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. {Galatians 4:26}

(7) For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband. {Galatians 4:27}

(8) Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. {Galatians 4:28}

(9) But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. {Galatians 4:29}

(10) Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman. {Galatians 4:30}

(11) So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. {Galatians 4:31}

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Galatians 4:21 "Tell me, ye that desire to be under the [ law ], do ye not hear the [ law ]?" Law brings bondage and no one can keep it.

Galatians 4:22 "For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a [ free ] woman." Hagar/bondmaid/Ishmael

Galatians 4:23 "But he <who was> of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the [ free ] woman <was> by promise"Freewoman/Sarah

Galatians 4:24 "Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar." Sinai: The place of giving of the law.

Galatians 4:25 "For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children." Agar = Hagar. Now is: Jewish nation under law of Moses

Allegory..Agar..mount Sinai..bondage: Earthy Jerusalem under law.

Genesis 16:15 "And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael." Son of flesh.

Genesis 21:3 "And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac." Son of promise.

Galatians 4:26 "But Jerusalem which is above is [ free ], which is the mother of us all."

Jerusalem which is above is free, mother of us all: God's home.

Hebrews 12:22 "But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,"

Revelation 21:2 "And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband."

Revelation 21:10 "And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,"

Galatians 4:27 "For it is written, Rejoice, <thou> barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband."

Rejoice, <thou> barren that bearest not:

Isaiah 54:1 "Sing, O barren, thou <that> didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou <that> didst not travail with child: for more <are> the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD." Paul uses Isaiah's promise to barren gentiles to show ingathering of many believer's.

Galatians 4:28 "Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise."

Galatians 4:29 "But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him <that was born> after the [ Spirit ], even so <it's>now"

Isaac the child of promise was born after the flesh, persecuted him, born after the Spirit:

Genesis 21:9 "And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking." Ishmael mocked Issac.

Acts 13:50 "But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts."

1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 "For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they <have> of the Jews: {15} Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: {16} Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost."

Galatians 4:30 "Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the [ free ] woman." Genesis 21:10-12

Cast out the bondwoman and her son:

Genesis 21:10-12 "Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac. {11} And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son. {12} And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called."

Galatians 4:31 "So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the [ free ]." We are to live by faith.

IV) JUSTIFICATION OF FAITH AND LIBERTY APPLIED BY LOVE: {GALATIANS 5:1-6:10}

A) FREEDOM NOT CIRCUMCISION & IN BONDAGE TO WHOLE LAW: {GALATIANS 5:1-12}

THEME: STAND FAST THEREFORE IN THE LIBERTY WHEREIN CHRIST HAS MADE US FREE & BE NOT ENTANGLED AGAIN WITH THE YOKE OF BONDAGE

Galatians 5:1 "[ Stand fast therefore in the [ liberty ] wherewith T Christ T hath made us [ free ], and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.]" Liberty see Galatians 1:13

WHAT: IN THE LIBERTY CHRIST MADE US FREE & BE NOT ENTANGLED IN BONDAGE YOKE

[ CONCLUSION: ] THEREFORE

Stand fast in liberty..Christ hath made us free..be not entangled:

1 Corinthians 16:13 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong."

1 Peter 2:16 "As free, and not using <your> liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."

2 Peter 2:20 "For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning."

See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith, & Liberty" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 5:2 "Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be [ circumcised ] , T Christ T shall profit you nothing." For God's acceptance

If ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing: Gal 6:13-15

Matthew 5:17 "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil." The law was nailed to the cross with Jesus. Jesus, alone of all mankind, kept the entire law and fulfilled every law. If man trusts in the law for salvation, then Christ is of no purpose in his life.

Colossians 2:14 "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;"

See my paper: Circumcision" for more information on this subject.

WHY: EVERY MAN THAT IS CIRCUMCISED, THAT HE IS A DEBTOR TO THE WHOLE LAW

Galatians 5:3 "For I testify again to every man that is [ circumcised ], that he is a debtor to do the whole [ law ]."

Every man circumcised..he is debtor to do the whole law:

Romans 10:4 "For Christ <is> the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."

See my paper: "Christians Are Not Under Law, But Jews Can Culturally Keep God's Commandments" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 5:4 "T Christ T is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are [ justified ] by the [ law ]; ye are fallen from [ grace ]."

Christ is become of no effect to you, you are justified by the law: The purpose of the law is to show us that we are sinners.

Romans 4:14-15 "For if they which are of the law <be> heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: {15} Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, <there is> no transgression."

Romans 3:20 "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law <is> the knowledge of sin."

Romans 7:7 "What shall we say then? <is> the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet."

The law lead people to faith in God for their salvation in Jesus.

Romans 4:3 "For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness."

Romans 4:13 "For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, <was> not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith."

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith <it is> impossible to please <him>: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and <that> he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."

See my paper: "Justification" for more information on this subject.

You are fallen from grace: He becomes obligated to do the whole law

Romans 14:23 "And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because <he eateth> not of faith: for whatsoever <is> not of faith is sin."

Hebrews 12:15 "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble <you>, and thereby many be defiled;"

James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one <point>, he is guilty of all."

2 Peter 3:17 "Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know <these things> before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness."

See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.

WAY: WE THROUGH THE SPIRIT WAIT FOR THE HOPE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH

Galatians 5:5 "For we through the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ wait for the hope of [ righteousness ] by [ faith ]."

We through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith:

Romans 5:2-5 "By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. {3} And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; {4} And patience, experience; and experience, hope: {5} And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."

Romans 5:21 "That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord."

Philippians 3:9 "And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:"

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus"

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 5:6 "For in M Jesus M T Christ T neither [ circumcision ] availeth any thing, nor ; [ uncircumcision ] but [ faith ] which worketh by love."

In Jesus..neither circumcision availeth anything nor uncircumcision but faith:

1 Corinthians 7:19 "Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God."

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 5:7 "Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?"

Galatians 5:8 "This persuasion <cometh> not of him that calleth you." God called the Christian. They were persuaded by Judaizer's.

Galatians 5:9 "A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump."

A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump: One false doctrine or sin.

1 Corinthians 5:6-8 "Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? {7} Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: {8} Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth."

Galatians 5:10 "I have confidence in you through the /\ Lord /\, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be."

Galatians 5:11 "And I, brethren, if I yet preach [ circumcision ], why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased."

If I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution..offence cross: Possibly because Paul had Timothy circumcised (Act 16:3).

Romans 9:32-33 "Wherefore? Because <they sought it> not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; {33} As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed."

1 Corinthians 1:23 "But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;"

Galatians 5:12 "I would they were even cut off which trouble you."

B) LIVE BY THE SPIRIT & NOT BY THE FLESH: {GALATIANS 5:13-26}

WAY: YE HAVE BEEN CALLED UNTO LIBERTY, BUT NOT TO THE FLESH, BUT BY LOVE SERVE ONE ANOTHER. ALL THE LAW IS FULFILLED IN ONE WORD, THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOR

Galatians 5:13 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto [ liberty ]; only use not [ liberty ] for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another."

Ye have called unto liberty.only use not liberty for flesh:

Romans 6:16 "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"

1 Peter 2:16 "As free, and not using <your> liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."

2 Peter 2:19 "While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage."

Galatians 5:14 "For all the [ law ] is fulfilled in one word, <even> in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."

All the law is fulfilled in one word .. love:

Romans 13:8 "Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law."

Romans 13:10 "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law."

James 2:8 "If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:"

See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 5:15 "But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another."

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CONTRASTS: SPIRIT VS FLESH {GALATIANS 5:16-18}

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FLESH -> SHALL FULFILL LUST -> AGAINST SPIRIT -> EVIL WORKS -> UNDER LAW

(1) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. {Galatians 5:16}

(2) For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. {Galatians 5:17}

(3) But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. {Galatians 5:18}

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Galatians 5:16 "This I say then, Walk in the /\ Spirit /\, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." See also Galatians 5:25

Walk in the Spirit..ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh:

Romans 8:4 "That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

See my paper: "One-In-Christ" for more information on this subject.

Other Walks in Scriptures: Walk = Live

Colossians 4:5 "Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time."

Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour."

See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 5:17 "For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would."

Flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh:

Isaiah 59:1-2 "Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: {2} But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear."

1 John 1:6 "If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:"

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 5:18 "But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law."

Ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law:

Romans 6:14 "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace."

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

See my paper: "Christian Growth" for more information on this subject.

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COMPARISON: WORKS – OF FLESH / OF THE SPIRIT {GALATIANS 5:19-23}

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FLESH -> SHALL FULFILL LUST -> AGAINST SPIRIT -> EVIL WORKS -> UNDER LAW

(1) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, {Galatians 5:19}

(2) Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, {Galatians 5:20}

(3) Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. {Galatians 5:21}

(4) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, {Galatians 5:22}

(5) Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. {Galatians 5:23}

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Galatians 5:19Galatians 5:19 "Now the [ works ] of the flesh are manifest, which are <these>; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,"

Works of the flesh are manifest, adultery, fornication, etc:

Ephesians 2:1-5 "And you <hath he quickened>, who were dead in trespasses and sins: {2} Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: {3} Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. {4} But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, {5} Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)"

See my paper: "Sermon on the Mount" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 5:20 "Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,"

Galatians 5:21 "Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told <you> in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of /\ God /\."

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like:

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, {10} Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God."

Ephesians 5:5-7 "For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. {6} Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. {7} Be not ye therefore partakers with them."

Revelation 22:15 "For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie."

Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, [ faith ]," Gentleness = kindness

Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, peace, etc:

Colossians 3:12-15 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; {13} Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also <do> ye. {14} And above all these things <put on> charity, which is the bond of perfectness. {15} And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."

See my paper: "The Purpose of Jesus Coming (Eight "W's")" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 5:23 "Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." Temperance = self control

Meekness: Gentleness

Matthew 11:29 "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."

Galatians 5:24 "And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." See also Galatians 2:20

They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts:

Colossians 3:5-10 "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: {6} For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: {7} In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. {8} But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. {9} Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; {10} And have put on the new <man>, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:"

Galatians 5:25 "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit:

1 John 1:7 "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."

Galatians 5:26 "Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another."

C) ASSIST OTHERS BY DOING GOOD: {GALATIANS 6:1-10}

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LIST: CHRISTIAN WORKS FROM HIS FAITH {GALATIANS 6:1-10}

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(1) Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. {Galatians 6:1}

(2) Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. {Galatians 6:2}

(3) For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. {Galatians 6:3}

(4) But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. {Galatians 6:4}

(5) For every man shall bear his own burden. {Galatians 6:5}

(6) Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. {Galatians 6:6}

(7) Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. {Galatians 6:7}

(8) For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. {Galatians 6:8}

(9) And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. {Galatians 6:9}

(10) As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. {Galatians 6:10}

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Galatians 6:1Galatians 6:1 "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."

If a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore man:

1 Corinthians 2:15 "But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man."

2 Corinthians 2:7 "So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow."

James 5:19-20 "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; {20} Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins."

See my paper: "Unpardonable Sin" for more information on this subject.

Considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted:

1 Corinthians 10:12 "Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."

Jude 1:22-23 "And of some have compassion, making a difference: {23} And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh."

Galatians 6:2 "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the [ law ] of T Christ T."

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil law:

Romans 15:1 "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves."

Law of Christ: Royal law.

Deuteronomy 6:5 "And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might."

Luke 10:27 "And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself."

John 13:34 "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."

James 2:8 "If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:"

See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 6:3 "For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself."

Man think himself to be something, when he's nothing, he's deceived

1 Corinthians 3:6-11 "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. {7} So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. {8} Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. {9} For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, <ye are> God's building. {10} According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. {11} For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."

Galatians 6:4 "But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another."

Every man prove his own work:

1 Corinthians 3:12-15 "Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; {13} Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. {14} If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. {15} If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire."

2 Corinthians 13:5 "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?"

Galatians 6:5 "For every man shall bear his own burden."

Galatians 6:6 "Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things." Share in support.

WHAT: WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWETH, THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP

Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; /\ God /\ is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."

Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap: Negative/positive

2 Corinthians 9:6 "But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully."

WAY: HE THAT SOWETH TO HIS FLESH REAPS CORRUPTION; HE THAT SOWETH TO THE SPIRIT REAPS LIFE EVERLASTING

Galatians 6:8 "For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting."

Soweth to his flesh reap corruption..soweth to Spirit reap life: See also Galatians 5:16.

1 Corinthians 3:1, 3 "And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, <even> as unto babes in Christ. {3} For ye are yet carnal: for whereas <there is> among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?"

1 Corinthians 9:11 "If we have sown unto you spiritual things, <is it> a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?"

WHY: LET’S NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING, IN DUE SEASON WE SHOULD REAP, IF FAINT NOT

Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

Not be weary in well doing.in due season we shall reap.if not faint

Matthew 6:20 "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:"

1 Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."

2 Corinthians 4:1 "Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;"

Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, (6) let us do good unto all <men>, especially unto them who are of the household of [ faith ]."

Do good to all..especially to household of faith:

1 Timothy 5:8 "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

V) CONCLUSION: {GALATIANS 6:11-18}

Galatians 6:11 "Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand."

Galatians 6:12 "As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be [ circumcised ]; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of T Christ T."

Galatians 6:13 "For neither they themselves who are [ circumcised ] keep the [ law ]; but desire to have you [ circumcised ], that they may glory in your flesh."

Neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law:

Acts 15:10 "Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?"

See my paper: "Circumcision" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 6:14 "But /\ God /\ forbid that I should { glory }, save in the cross of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world."

God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus:

1 Corinthians 2:2 "For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified."

See my paper: "Resurrection" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 6:15 "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature."

In Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, not uncircumcision, but a new creature:

Romans 2:25-29 "For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. {26} Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? {27} And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law? {28} For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither <is that> circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: {29} But he <is> a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision <is that> of the heart, in the spirit, <and> not in the letter; whose praise <is> not of men, but of God."

Galatians 6:16 "And as many as walk according to this rule, peace <be> on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of /\ God /\."

Galatians 6:17 "From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M."

Let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of Lord:

2 Corinthians 11:23-25 "Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I <am> more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. {24} Of the Jews five times received I forty <stripes> save one. {25} Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;"

Galatians 6:18 "Brethren, the [ grace ] of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T<be> with your spirit. Amen."

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