Paul tells the Galatians they are now set free from sin, not to continue to feed the sin nature, but to serve joyfully. They must walk by the Holy Spirit in order to experience freedom from sin and it's deadly effects.

No discipline seems pleasant at the time but painful, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (Heb. 12:11)

Paul continues his case to the Galatians to reject legalism. He writes, "For freedom Christ has set us free." Use your newfound freedom, not to sin, but to serve in love.

The Apostle Paul explains some of the benefits of our new life and identity in Christ Jesus.

The Galatian churches were tempted to trade salvation by grace through faith for a works based salvation through legalism.

John 8:2-11 - “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” Jesus restores the dignity of a woman caught in adultery.

Paul describes the curse of returning to the law. We cannot please God by works of the law.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.

The Apostle Paul chastises the Galatian churches for turning from Jesus to legalism.

The Apostle Paul explains that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus alone.