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Study Guide: Galatians 5:16-26





1.       Why is the Holy Spirit so vital to the life of a believer?
2.       What does it mean to “walk” by the Spirit? (correlates to what word in v18)
a.       Exodus 31:3
b.       Ephesians 5:18
3.       How do these verses relate to what is said regarding the work of the flesh?
a.       Flesh Defined – Galatians 2:20
b.       Practice – How can missing this one word change how we read this passage?
c.       Works Evident – Romans 1:18-22, 1 John 3:10
d.       Results – Galatians 5:21, Galatians 6:8, Romans 6:23
4.       Examine the Negative List
a.       Are there words that need to be defined or clarified?
b.       Is there any order, progression, or anything that stands out in this list?
5.       Examine the Positive List
a.       Are there words that need to be defined or clarified?
b.       Is there any order, progression, or anything that stands out in this list?
6.       Paul is addressing the Galatians who have been tricked into believing they were not “Jewish” enough to be a Christian. In light of what Paul says about the fruit of the Spirit, how does he summarize we should treat other believers who are both more and less mature/grounded in their faith?

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