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Galatians 6. Review. Some Galatians are being deceived by false teachers. Paul is an apostle called by God and teaches the gospel revealed by Christ – not man. Paul is accepted by the other apostles. He is on par with the other apostles. The Law of Moses doesn’t justify.
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Review • Some Galatians are being deceived by false teachers. • Paul is an apostle called by God and teaches the gospel revealed by Christ – not man. • Paul is accepted by the other apostles. • He is on par with the other apostles. • The Law of Moses doesn’t justify. • We are justified by the faith of Christ. • We must walk in the Spirit.
6:1-5, Bear and share burdens • V. 1, Speaks of sudden temptation • 1 Timothy 6:7, 2 Timothy 2:26, Ephesians 6:11, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Peter 5:8 • Tempted as well – to the same sins or to violate 5:26 • V. 2, The Law of Christ = Perfect Law of Liberty = Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus = the Gospel • Contains at least 1. restoring backsliders and bearing one another’s burdens
6:1-5, Bear and share burdens • V. 2, Bearing one another’s burdens doesn’t contradict v. 5, each shall bear his own load. • Baros, Strong’s G922, heaviness, weight, burden, trouble • Phortion, Strong’s G5431
6:1-5, Bear and share burdens • V. 3, Foolhardy confidence, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Romans 12:3 • V. 4, A clean conscience and satisfaction in being right with God. Cf. 2 Corinthians 13:5, Romans 8:16 • V. 5, Bearing our burdens • Proverbs 17:17, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7 • 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 7:24-27
6:6-10, Be Generous and Do Good • V. 6, 1 Corinthians 9:11 If we have sown spiritual things among you, is it too much if we reap material things from you? • V. 7-8, cf. Galatians 5:18-25
6:6-10, Be Generous and Do Good • V. 9, 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. • IF indicates that fainting not (KJV), not losing heart (NKJV), not giving up (ESV) is a condition for the Galatians to reap everlasting life. • V. 10, refers to individual responsibility, 1 Timothy 5:16, James 1:27
6:11-15, Hypocrisy of Judaizers vs. Paul’s sincerity • V. 11, large letters or a lengthy letter written by Paul’s hand rather than an amanuensis (Romans 16:22, 1 Corinthians 16:21) • V. 12-13, the hypocrisy of the Judaizers
6:11-15, Hypocrisy of Judaizers vs. Paul’s sincerity • V. 14, cf. 2:20 • V. 15, cf. 5:6
6:16-18, Blessing and Plea • V. 16, This rule = the Law of Christ • Israel of God – Romans 2:28f, 4:13-16, 9:6-8 • V. 17, cf. 2 Corinthians 11:24-25 • V. 18, Blessing
Be Saved Tonight! • Believe – John 8:24 • Confess – Matthew 10:32-33 • Repent – Luke 13:3 • Be Baptized – Mark 16:16 • Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10