Stand Firm in Freedom (Galatians 5:1-12)
Paul gives us instructions on how to apply the gospel to life and stand firm against the temptation to forget grace.
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Stand Firm in Freedom (Galatians 5:1-12)
Opening Thoughts
Remembering Paul’s argument as a whole...
What Paul is offering in Galatians 5-6:
Instructions for life
Corroborating evidence
Galatians 5:1-12
Call to STAND FIRM!
Problems with circumcision
If some (Law), then all
If all that, then none of this (Christ)
Don’t minimize the surprising temptation of “legalism”
Discussion Questions:
- If Jesus came into the room where you are sitting and said, “Stand firm!” what would you assume he was talking about?
- How would you define or explain “legalism”? What do you find desirable or “tempting” about it? Why do others find it appealing?
- Which of Paul’s metaphors resonate with you most deeply? Why?
- When is it okay to be sarcastic when opposing false ideas?