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God's Spirit gives new life to His people so that we can live like we have new life. This new life only properly functions in community with other people. When we walk in selfless community by God's Spirit, we experience the benefits of new life in Him.

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Read Galatians 6:1-5. What does it look like to walk by the Spirit in community?

Are you ever tempted to think more of yourself than you should? How might this affect relationships in community?

What’s the difference between bearing one another’s burdens and bearing one’s own load?

Read Galatians 6:6-10. What does it look like to sow to the flesh? What does it look like to sow to the Spirit?

What opportunities do we have to walk by the Spirit without losing heart or growing weary?

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To this point in Galatians, Paul has done much in the way of explaining the freedom available in the gospel and the condemnation present in the Law. But how do we get that freedom, especially those of us who don’t feel so “free?" What is it that we need to do in order to experience the fullness of the freedom Paul speaks of?

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Which works of the "flesh" or sinful nature do you see in your life? If you are a believer, can you see how your two natures conflict?

Examine yourself. How can you see the fruit of the Spirit growing in your life? Do you have any natural characteristics that can be confused with this fruit?

Can you think of a specific time you knew you were being led by the Spirit? How do you know?

What is the difference between just doing the right thing and actually walking in the Spirit? Is there one? Explain.

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It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. These are some of the most powerful and important words of the New Testament. The Grace of God through Jesus Christ sets us free to live in fellowship with God and with others. If only it were that simple. The book of Galatians is proof that being set free by Jesus does not mean that we will automatically live well in that freedom. Sadly, many of us freely chose to return to slavery.  

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At what times in your life have you experienced the most freedom? What was it about those times that made you free?

In Galatians 5:1, Paul says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” How does this statement compare to how most people view and understand Christianity? Why do you think that is?

In Galatians, Paul is addressing a specific 1st Century problem of returning to the Jewish Law as a way to earn God’s favor. What are ways that we leave grace to try to win God’s favor in the 21st Century?

Galatians 5:4 says that those who try to justify themselves by the law are “severed from Chr

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Believing in Jesus for your salvation means you’re adopted by God and headed to heaven. But becoming a Christian won’t help you change and grow unless you’re cooperating with God’s Spirit in your life. You’re either moving forward or sliding backwards. Spiritual growth is not automatic. And any plan that includes your trying to obey the law as a means of sanctification will actually restrict your growth and place you in bondage.

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What causes Christians to drift away from Jesus? Read Galatians 4:8-11. What are the similarities between the Galatians’ previous idolatry (v. 8) and their desire to keep the Old Testament law (vs. 9-10)?

Paul was afraid his investment in the Galatian believers might be a waste of time (4:11)? Why did he think this? Have you ever felt discouraged about your investment in someone else? What were the circumstances?

How were the Galatian believers gracious to Paul when he was with them (4:12-15)? Why would they have felt joy or experienced being blessed by this interaction with Paul (v. 15)?

Paul possesses an intensity about

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Through faith alone in Christ alone we’re transformed from slaves to heirs—heirs of God! God places the believer into the body of Christ. And in that moment, we put on Christ. That’s a profound, new reality. The only alternative to a life without Christ is bondage to something. Sometimes we may not even realize we’re living as slaves. But when we’re adopted by God we not only become His children but also His heirs.

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So much confusion revolves around the law (Torah—the first five books of the Old Testament). Do a short study on the role of the law by reading the following passages: Galatians 3:19, Hebrews 8:13, 2 Corinthians 3:7-11, Romans 6:14 and Galatians 5:18. What was the purpose of the law?

How do you become a son or daughter of God? Read Galatians 3:26. Why is the baptism mentioned in Galatians 3:27 not water baptism (compare 1 Corinthians 12:13)? What is baptism by the Spirit?

Read Galatians 3:28. How does our unity in Christ break down walls b

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God has a covenant relationship with His people, and He always keeps His promises, no matter what our shortcomings may be. In fact, even our best efforts don't get us into right relationship with God. We only have right relationship with Him because of Jesus. The Law doesn’t get rid of God’s promise, and it doesn’t save us, so what does it do? It all becomes clear in the light of the Gospel.

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We often speak of freedom – in relation to choices, rights, and even faith. What does freedom really mean? Are there ever times when freedom doesn’t fit our expectations of how it should be? How does the idea of law fit with freedom?

Read Psalm 19:7-8. How does David describe God’s laws / testimony / precepts / commandments? How does this fit with our understanding of the Law?

Read Galatians 3:15-18. What’s the difference between inheritance based on law and inheritance based on promise?

Read Galatians 3:19-25. What’s the purpose of the Law?

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Sometimes clarifying the gospel requires stern language. Confusion about the nature of salvation and walking with God is a serious matter. That’s why Paul addresses the Galatian Christians as “bewitched” and “foolish.” It’s like a spell was cast over them. Their dependence on the Old Testament law to save and sanctify was a travesty of the gospel of grace. If first century Christians can fall victim to this spell, we, too, should be alert to this dangerous possibility in our own lives.

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Read Galatians 3:1. Why is Paul using such stern language with these believers? How had the Galatians Christians been bewitched and become foolish?

Paul is building his case against the error of the Galatians. Read 3:2-3. In these verses, can you identify a distinction between salvation and growing in Christ?

The reference to the Spirit in Galatians 3:3 is the first in this letter (Paul will reference the Holy Spirit seventeen more times in this letter.). Compare the Spirit’s work in Titus 3:5 and 2 Corinthians 3:18. How is the Holy Spirit involved in our salvat

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As we continue our look at Galatians we find Paul and Peter in the midst of an awkward situation at the Antioch church supper. The way in which Paul addressed the situation will highlight not only the need for Jesus in our lives, but also the futility of rule keeping for salvation. Paul says he has been crucified with Christ, but what does that really mean for us?

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Can you recall a time in your life when you had to stand up for what you thought was right at the risk of looking awkward or even rude? Explain. What was it about your conviction that was so important?

The heart of Paul’s words to Peter in Galatians 2:14-16 was freedom from Jewish law in the gospel for all people. Can you think of the ramifications had Paul remained silent here, in the presence of so many early church leaders? What may have happened?

Do you align yourself more with the P

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It’s not always easy to get Christians to agree on things. This is true even when it comes to how you get salvation. Many insist on adding works to faith. The early church faced this controversy head-on. The gospel that Paul preached was given to him directly from Jesus. Not by coincidence, its content was exactly what the original Christ-followers were also sharing with others. And even now God invites us to unite around the gospel.

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Why did Paul write his letter to the churches in Galatia? Read Galatians 1:6-9 for insights.

Read Galatians 2:1-2. Why did Paul go to Jerusalem? The reference to 14 years probably represents how long Paul had been a Christian by this time. How long does it take to mature in Christ? How would you chart your spiritual growth progress?

It seems like Paul took Titus for a reason. Why? (Gal. 2:3)

Read Galatians 2:4-6. What does Paul mean by liberty and bondage? How is adding external requirements

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Why do you think people seem hard-wired to try to earn or deserve a salvation that God clearly says is free?

Adding additional requirements to getting salvation distorts or perverts the Gospel (Gal. 1:6-7). In what sense does adding good works to the requirement of faith appear spiritual but is really an affront to God’s grace?

Read Galatians 1:11-14. Where did Paul get the gospel? Why is Paul’s past as a persecutor of Christians a compelling argument for the legitimacy of his message? What were you like before you placed your faith in Jesus?

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