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Galatians 5: Freedom and Fruit of Faith

I. The Freedom from Faith in the Son (5:1–15)

A.Protection from Bondage—Legalism (5:1–12)

1. The work of Christ protects from the bondage of the law (5:1–4, 6–12).

2. The work of Christ will protect us from the bondage of our body (5:5).

B. Protection from Indulgences—Liberalism (5:13–15)

II. The Fruit from the Holy Spirit (5:16–26)

A. The Conflict Resisting the Spirit’s Fruit (5:16–18): Paul describes the fierce struggle within the believer.

1. The Conflict’s Contenders (5:17–18)

a. Our evil nature (5:17a)

b. The Holy Spirit (5:17b–18)

2. The Creator’s Counsel (5:16)

a. “Live according to your new life in the Holy Spirit” (5:16a).

b. “Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves” (5:16b).

B. The Consequence Concerning Our Choice (5:19–26)

1. The fruit of the flesh (5:19–21): Immorality, idolatry, hatred, discord, selfish ambition, envy, drunkenness.

2. The fruit of the Spirit (5:22–26): Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.