Transcript Slide 1
[By Ron Halbrook]
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
Introduction:
1. Paul Proclaimed Christ, Many Galatians
Obeyed & Began New Life
(Gal. 1:1-4; 3:26-27).
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New Life in Christ
Gal. 1:1-4
1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by
Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from
the dead;) 2 And all the brethren which are with me,
unto the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace be to you and
peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus
Christ,
4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us
from this present evil world, according to the will of God
and our Father:
Gal. 3:26-27
26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ
Jesus.
27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ
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have put on Christ.
WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
Introduction:
2. False Teachers Tried to Bind the Law of
Moses (Gal. 3:1-2).
3. Chapt. 1-2 Follow the Original Teaching
Given by Christ.
4. Chapt. 3-4 The Gospel of Christ Not the Law
of Moses Provides Salvation.
5. Chapt. 5-6 Stand Fast in the Gospel to Grow
in the New Life in Christ.
Fruit of Error: Weak When Tempted
Fruit of Gospel: Spiritual Growth, Strength
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NOT THE FLESH !
Introduction:
6. Chapter 5 Outlines Danger of False Doctrine:
Vs. 1 Entangled Again with Yoke of Bondage
Vs. 4 Fallen from Grace
Vv. 7-9 Hindered from Obeying Truth, Suffer
Degenerative Effect of Error & Sin
Vs. 13-15 Lose Spirit of Love,
Learn Spirit of False Teacher—
Bite, Destroy—Fight on Carnal, Personal Level
7. 5:16-26 Walk in the Spirit, Not the Flesh!
Continue to Grow in Christ
Do Not Be Led Back to a Life of Sin & Error
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
I. Gal 5:16-18 Two Ways to Live:
Walk in the Flesh (Selfish, Sinful Conduct)
VS Walk in the Spirit (Follow God’s Word)
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not
fulfil the lust of the flesh.
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.
18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
I. Gal 5:16-18 Two Ways to Live: Flesh VS Spirit
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not
fulfil the lust of the flesh.
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.
18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
A. Gospel Overcomes Selfish, Sinful Desires
B. Must Choose Between the Two, Can’t Follow Both
C. The Spirit Not Teach Us to Follow Law of Moses
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
II. Gal 5:19-21 Examples of Walking in the Flesh
(Selfish, Sinful Conduct)
19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are
these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations,
wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
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.
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NOT THE FLESH !
II. Gal 5:19-21 Examples of Walking in the
Flesh (Selfish, Sinful Conduct)
A. Sexual Sins
Adultery: Violation of Marriage Vows & Bond
Fornication: Sex by Unmarried People
Uncleanness: Moral Impurity
Lasciviousness: Stirring Unlawful Sexual
Desires, Lack of Restraint
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
II. Gal 5:19-21 Examples of Walking in the
Flesh (Selfish, Sinful Conduct)
B. False Religion
Idolatry: Worship False Gods, Images,
False Prophets, False Claims of Revelations,
Expressions of False Worship
Witchcraft: False Claims of Magic, Miracles,
Messages from Gods & the Dead
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NOT THE FLESH !
II. Gal 5:19-21 Examples of Walking in the Flesh
(Selfish, Sinful Conduct)
C. Sinful Attitudes—One Leads to Another
Hatred: Enmity, Despising Someone
Variance: Strife, Contention, Expresses Enmity
Emulations: Jealousy, Ill Will
Wrath: Anger Fits, Rage
Strife: Rivalry
Seditions: Standing Apart, Self-seeking Division
Heresies: Forming a Sect, a Formal Separation
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NOT THE FLESH !
II. Gal 5:19-21 Examples of Walking in the Flesh
(Selfish, Sinful Conduct)
D. Other Sins
Envyings: Act to Get What Others Have
Murders: Unlawful Taking of Life
Drunkenness: Intoxication
Revellings: Intoxicated Party-making, Dancing,
“Wine, Women, & Song”
E. “Such Like”—All Other Sinful Attitudes, Conduct
F. Satan Promises Blessings—The Result Is
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Eternity in Hell
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NOT THE FLESH !
III. Gal 5:22-23 Examples of Walking in the
Spirit (Teaching of God’s Word)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,peace,
longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance: against such
there is no law.
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
III. Gal 5:22-23 Examples of Walking in the
Spirit (Teaching of God’s Word)
A. Fruit of the Spirit—Result of Union with Him,
His Character, His Teaching
Love: Unselfish Spirit & Action Seeking the
Welfare of Others
Joy: Delight, Rejoicing in Things Right & Good
(Contrast with Momentary Pleasure of Sin)
Peace: Harmonious Relations
Longsuffering: Forbearance, Patience,
Restraint When Provoked, Enduring Trials 14
WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
III. Gal 5:22-23 Examples of Walking in the
Spirit (Teaching of God’s Word)
A. Fruit of the Spirit—Result of Union with Him,
His Character, His Teaching
Gentleness: Kindness, Fairness, Moderation,
“Sweet Reasonableness”
Goodness: Beneficence, Gracious, Acting with
Kindness & Tenderness
Faith: Trustworthy, Fidelity
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
III. Gal 5:22-23 Examples of Walking in the
Spirit (Teaching of God’s Word)
A. Fruit of the Spirit—Result of Union with Him,
His Character, His Teaching
Meekness: Strength of Character Under
God’s Control, Humility, Calmness of Soul
Because Occupied with God Not Self
Temperance: Self-control, Self-discipline in
Submitting to God
B. Such Character Traits Fulfill Rather Than
Violate God’s Law
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
III. Gal 5:22-23 Examples of Walking in the
Spirit (Teaching of God’s Word)
A. Fruit of the Spirit—Result of Union with Him,
His Character, His Teaching
B. Such Character Traits Fulfill Rather Than
Violate God’s Law:
These Traits Destroy, Replace, & Prevent
Works of the Flesh!
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NOT THE FLESH !
THESE Destroy, Replace, & Prevent THESE
Love
Joy
Peace
Longsuffering
Gentleness
Goodness
Faith
Meekness
Temperance
Adultery
Fornication
Uncleanness
Lasciviousness
Idolatry
Witchcraft
Hatred
Variance
Emulations
Wrath
Strife
Seditions
Heresies
Envyings
Murders
Drunkenness
Revellings
Such Like
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
III. Gal 5:22-23 Examples of Walking in the
Spirit (Teaching of God’s Word)
C. Context Emphasizes Danger of Sinful Attitudes
Religious People Susceptible
Satan Tries to Destroy Us from All Sides—
Corrupt Our Attitudes via Liberalism &
via Factionalism
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NOT THE FLESH !
LIBERALISM:
Reject Revealed Principle
of Truth
Male-Female Roles:
Women Lead
Work of Church: Gym
Organization of the Church:
Support College
Lord’s Supper: Sat.
Divorce-Remarriage:
Accept All Cases
FACTIONALISM:
Insist We Agree on Every
Detail
Bind One View of Woman’s
Veil
Funeral in Building
Individually Supported Bible
College
Lord’s Supper Sun. P.M.
Bind One View on Every
Hard Case, All Legal Steps
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NOT THE FLESH !
Satan Tries to Destroy Us from All Sides
Hatred
Variance
Emulations
Wrath
Strife
Seditions
Heresies
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
Satan Tries to Destroy Us from All Sides
•Agenda Forms
•Messiah Complex
•Obsession
•Day, Night
•Can’t Sleep
•Joyless Worship
•Bitterness
•Evangelism Lost
•Dread Meetings
•Political Tactics
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
III. Gal 5:22-23 Examples of Walking in the
Spirit (Teaching of God’s Word)
C. Context Emphasizes Danger of Sinful Attitudes
Religious People Susceptible
Satan Tries to Destroy Us from All Sides—
Corrupt Our Attitudes via Liberalism &
via Factionalism
The Fruit of the Spirit Destroys, Replaces, &
Prevents Both Liberalism & Factionalism!
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
THESE Destroy, Replace, & Prevent THESE
Love
Joy
Peace
Longsuffering
Gentleness
Goodness
Faith
Meekness
Temperance
Hatred
Variance
Emulations
Wrath
Strife
Seditions
Heresies
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
IV. Gal 5:24-26 Crucify the Flesh , Walk in the Spirit
24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh
with the affections and lusts.
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking
one another, envying one another.
A. Crucify the Flesh: Use All Means to Put to Death,
No Matter How Painful the Struggle!
B. The Spirit Gave Life thru the Gospel—Follow It!
C. Follow the Spirit: Avoid Contention, Strife, Bitterness
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WALK IN THE SPIRIT,
NOT THE FLESH !
Conclusion:
1. Christ Came to Deliver Us from This
Present Evil World—He Invites Us to Enter
a New Life (Gal. 3:26-27):
26 For ye are all the children of God by faith
in Christ Jesus.
27 For as many of you as have been
baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
2. Walk in the Spirit, Not the Flesh!
Continue to Grow in Christ
Do Not Return to a Life of Sin & Error
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