3. Galatians 5: Spirit or Flesh

4. Fallen from Grace In changing the Gospel of Christ, the Galatians have fallen from grace – New commandments introduced They exchanged liberty for new chains – They have two choices – The Spirit or the Flesh ".....I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live“ Deuteronomy 30:19

5. The Law of Liberty Paul the new law has a basis of Love The theme of the Law of Christ James 2:8 Romans 13:8-10 What is the OPPOSITE of Love? Selfishness

6. The Anti-Law of Selfishness The serving of ones self is an exact opposite of the Law of Christ For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. James 3:16 but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness--indignation and wrath, Romans 2:8

7. The Anti-Law of Selfishness The serving of ones self is an exact opposite of the Law of Christ If I seek only for myself, the result is that I am “serving the flesh”

8. Serving the Flesh: Against Myself Adultery Fornication Uncleanness Lewdness

9. Serving the Flesh: Against My Fellow Man HatredContentions JealousiesOutbursts of wrath Selfish ambitionsDissensions HeresiesEnvy Murders

10. Serving the Flesh: Against God Sorcery Idolatry Drunkenness Revelries

11. Serving the Spirit: For God Joy Goodness Faithfulness Peace

12. Serving the Spirit For Others Love Longsuffering Kindness Gentleness Self-Control

13. Love Joy Peace Longsuffering Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control 1 John 5:2-3 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. Matthew 25:40 "And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.'

15. The Love of God: Will You Reply? Hearing and Believing Confession Repentance Baptism Continued Faithfulness 1 John 5:2-3 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.