1. 1 GAL. 5:16-26 [By Ron Halbrook]

2. 2 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).

3. 3 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 have put on Christ. New Life in Christ

4. 4 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

5. 5 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, 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

6. 6 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.

7. 7 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, NOT THE FLESH ! I. Gal 5:16-18 Two Ways to Live: Flesh VS Spirit 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 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.

8. 8 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.

9. 9 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, NOT THE FLESH ! II. Gal 5:19-21 Examples of Walking in the Flesh (Selfish, Sinful Conduct) A. Sexual Sins âAdultery: Violation of Marriage Vows & Bond ãFornication: Sex by Unmarried People ÐUncleanness: Moral Impurity ÑLasciviousness: Stirring Unlawful Sexual Desires, Lack of Restraint

10. 10 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, NOT THE FLESH ! II. Gal 5:19-21 Examples of Walking in the Flesh (Selfish, Sinful Conduct) B. False Religion âIdolatry: Worship False Gods, Images, False Prophets, False Claims of Revelations, Expressions of False Worship ãWitchcraft: False Claims of Magic, Miracles, Messages from Gods & the Dead

11. 11 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, NOT THE FLESH ! II. Gal 5:19-21 Examples of Walking in the Flesh (Selfish, Sinful Conduct) C. Sinful Attitudes—One Leads to Another âHatred: Enmity, Despising Someone ãVariance: Strife, Contention, Expresses Enmity ÐEmulations: Jealousy, Ill Will ÑWrath: Anger Fits, Rage æStrife: Rivalry çSeditions: Standing Apart, Self-seeking Division èHeresies: Forming a Sect, a Formal Separation

12. 12 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, NOT THE FLESH ! II. Gal 5:19-21 Examples of Walking in the Flesh (Selfish, Sinful Conduct) D. Other Sins âEnvyings: Act to Get What Others Have ãMurders: Unlawful Taking of Life ÐDrunkenness: Intoxication ÑRevellings: Intoxicated Party-making, Dancing, “Wine, Women, & Song” E. “Such Like”—All Other Sinful Attitudes, Conduct F. Satan Promises Blessings—The Result Is Eternity in Hell

13. 13 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, 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.

14. 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 âLove: Unselfish Spirit & Action Seeking the Welfare of Others ãJoy: Delight, Rejoicing in Things Right & Good (Contrast with Momentary Pleasure of Sin) ÐPeace: Harmonious Relations ÑLongsuffering: Forbearance, Patience, Restraint When Provoked, Enduring Trials

15. 15 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 æGentleness: Kindness, Fairness, Moderation, “Sweet Reasonableness” çGoodness: Beneficence, Gracious, Acting with Kindness & Tenderness èFaith: Trustworthy, Fidelity

16. 16 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 éMeekness: Strength of Character Under God’s Control, Humility, Calmness of Soul Because Occupied with God Not Self êTemperance: Self-control, Self-discipline in Submitting to God B. Such Character Traits Fulfill Rather Than Violate God’s Law

17. 17 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!

18. 18 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, NOT THE FLESH ! THESE Destroy, Replace, & Prevent THESE Love Joy Peace Longsuffering Gentleness Goodness Faith Meekness Temperance Adultery Fornication Uncleanness Lasciviousness IdolatryEnvyings WitchcraftMurders HatredDrunkenness VarianceRevellings EmulationsSuch Like Wrath Strife Seditions Heresies

19. 19 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

20. 20 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, 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

21. 21 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, NOT THE FLESH ! Satan Tries to Destroy Us from All Sides Hatred Variance Emulations Wrath Strife Seditions Heresies

22. 22 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

23. 23 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!

24. 24 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

25. 25 WALK IN THE SPIRIT, NOT THE FLESH ! IV. Gal 5:24-26 Crucify the Flesh, Walk in the Spirit 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 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.

26. 26 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): 2. Walk in the Spirit, Not the Flesh!  Continue to Grow in Christ  Do Not Return to a Life of Sin & Error 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.