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Galatians 5:1-26 (NASB)

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¹ It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. ² Behold I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no benefit to you. ³ And I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he is under obligation to keep the whole Law. ⁴ You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. ⁵ For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness. ⁶ For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love. ⁷ You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth? ⁸ This persuasion did not come from Him who calls you. ⁹ A little leaven leavens the whole lump of dough. ¹⁰ I have confidence in you in the Lord that you will adopt no other view; but the one who is disturbing you will bear his judgment, whoever he is. ¹¹ But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then the stumbling block of the cross has been abolished. ¹² I wish that those who are troubling you would even mutilate themselves. ¹³ For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. ¹⁴ For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." ¹⁵ But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another. ¹⁶ But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. ¹⁷ For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. ¹⁸ But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. ¹⁹ Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, ²⁰ idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, ²¹ envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. ²² But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. ²⁴ Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. ²⁵ If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. ²⁶ Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 1) Freedom / Legalism / Disputable Matters / Traditions - It is for freedom Christ set us free
(v. 6) Love - Only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love
(v. 6) Faith / Doubt / Worry - Only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love
(v. 13) Serving / Servants - Serve one another in love
(v. 13) Freedom / Legalism / Disputable Matters / Traditions - Do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature
(v. 13) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature
(v. 19) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Acts of the sinful nature
(v. 19) Purity / Sexual Immorality / Adultery - Sexual immorality - An act of the sinful nature
(v. 19) Debauchery / Drunkenness - Debauchery - An act of the sinful nature
(v. 19) Purity / Sexual Immorality / Adultery - Impurity - An act of the sinful nature
(v. 20) Magic Arts / Witchcraft - Witchcraft - An act of the sinful nature
(v. 20) Anger / Fits of Rage / Bitterness - Fits of rage - An act of the sinful nature
(v. 20) Idolatry - Idolatry - An act of the sinful nature
(v. 20) Hatred - Hatred - Act of the sinful nature
(v. 20) Selfish Ambition - Selfish ambition - An act of the sinful nature
(v. 20) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Acts of the sinful nature
(v. 21) Jealousy / Envy - Envy - An act of the sinful nature
(v. 21) Debauchery / Drunkenness - Druckness- An act of the sinful nature
(v. 21) Jealousy / Envy - Jealousy - An act of the sinful nature
(v. 21) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Acts of the sinful nature
(v. 22) Patience / Perseverance / Standing Firm - Fruit of the Spirit
(v. 22) Goodness / Good - Fruit of the Spirit - Goodness
(v. 22) Love - Fruit of the Spirit
(v. 22) Faith / Doubt / Worry - Fruit of the Spirit
(v. 22) Kindness - Fruit of the Spirit
(v. 24) Self-Denial / Sacrifice - Belonging to Christ means you have a crucified nature

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 6) Mind Change - Accept whatever comes (2011-10-23)
(v. 6) Mission - Peter, From a Reed (2010-12-04)
(v. 13) Mind of Christ - Servant (part III) (2011-07-27)
(v. 13) One Another (part V) (2011-03-19)
(v. 14) Mind of Christ - Servant (part III) (2011-07-27)
(v. 15) Mind of Christ - Servant (part III) (2011-07-27)
(v. 15) One Another (part IV) (2011-03-18)
(v. 16) Sin and Repentance - Kansas City (part II) (2011-02-15)
(v. 16) Mind of Christ - About Self (part II) (2011-07-16)
(v. 17) Desire's Journey - The Beast Within (2010-05-17)
(v. 17) Sin and Repentance - Kansas City (part II) (2011-02-15)
(v. 18) Sin and Repentance - Kansas City (part II) (2011-02-15)
(v. 19) Man of Prayer - The Flesh (part 1) (2008-11-04)
(v. 19) Sin and Repentance - Kansas City (part II) (2011-02-15)
(v. 19) Sin (part II) (2010-12-22)
(v. 20) Sin (part II) (2010-12-22)
(v. 20) Man of Prayer - The Flesh (part 1) (2008-11-04)
(v. 20) Sin and Repentance - Kansas City (part II) (2011-02-15)
(v. 20) Power of Spiritual Thinking - Ambition: from God or Satan (2008-05-08)
(v. 21) Man of Prayer - The Flesh (part 1) (2008-11-04)
(v. 21) Sin (part II) (2010-12-22)
(v. 21) Sin and Repentance - Kansas City (part II) (2011-02-15)
(v. 22) Perfect Patience (2015-11-02)
(v. 22) Man of Prayer - YHWH-shalom (2008-10-13)
(v. 22) Purpose Driven Life - Growth Through Temptation (2008-06-19)
(v. 22) Sin and Repentance - Kansas City (part II) (2011-02-15)
(v. 22) First the Kingdom - Growing Meekness (2009-12-29)
(v. 22) First the Kingdom - Trees (part 4) (2010-02-11)
(v. 22) Prayer of the Righeous - Singing to Me (2012-10-20)
(v. 22) Holy Spirit (part III) (2011-01-06)
(v. 22) Man of Prayer - The Flesh (part 2) (2008-11-05)
(v. 23) Purpose Driven Life - Growth Through Temptation (2008-06-19)
(v. 23) Man of Prayer - The Flesh (part 2) (2008-11-05)
(v. 23) Holy Spirit (part III) (2011-01-06)
(v. 23) Sin and Repentance - Kansas City (part II) (2011-02-15)
(v. 23) First the Kingdom - Trees (part 4) (2010-02-11)
(v. 24) Mind of Christ - About Self (part VIII) (2011-07-24)
(v. 24) Sin and Repentance - Kansas City (part II) (2011-02-15)
(v. 25) Sin and Repentance - Kansas City (part II) (2011-02-15)
(v. 25) NT Commands (part VII) (2011-03-14)
(v. 26) One Another (part IV) (2011-03-18)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 13) Devotional: Encouragement - Lesson 2 (2008-12-12)
(v. 16) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 16) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 16) Sermon: Let it shine (2015-07-19)
(v. 17) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 17) Sermon: Let it shine (2015-07-19)
(v. 18) Sermon: Let it shine (2015-07-19)
(v. 18) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 19) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 19) Sermon: Let it shine (2015-07-19)
(v. 20) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 21) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 22) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 22) Sermon: Let it shine (2015-07-19)
(v. 23) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 23) Sermon: Let it shine (2015-07-19)
(v. 24) Sermon: Let it shine (2015-07-19)
(v. 24) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 25) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 25) Sermon: Let it shine (2015-07-19)
(v. 26) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer