Lesson 215: Galatians 5:1
The Blueprint — The Verse
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
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The Context — The History
Galatians battles Judaizers demanding circumcision for Gentile believers. PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More insists freedom in Christ is the goal of redemption, not liberty to sin but release from law-as-basis-for-acceptance slavery.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After allegory of Hagar and Sarah, PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More exhorts believers to stand in freedom. Christ freed them for freedom itself — they must not submit again to slavery's yoke.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Behold, I, PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More, tell you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will profit you nothing.
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Discussion
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What yoke of slavery u2014 legalism, sin, approval u2014 tempts you back?
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How is Christian freedom different from doing whatever you want?
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What does standing firm look like in your context?