Paul’s final warning in Galatians 6:6-18 is for the Galatians to remember the universal law of reproduction, which simply states; whatever you sow, you will reap. Verse seven says; “One who sows to please his sinful nature will reap destruction”. But thankfully in verse eight we see that the reverse is just as sure; “one … Read More
Month: October 2014
Galatians 6:6-18
6 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. 7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit … Read More
Galatians 6:6-18 Observation
F.O.T.O. If you have studied Galatians up to this point, it is helpful to interpret this passage by thinking of the following acronym: F.O.T.O. FOTO means to Focus On the Obvious. How do you observe the obvious in every Bible passage? Look for repeated words: Verses 6-10 use ‘sow’, ‘sows’ and ‘sowing’. ‘Good’ is … Read More
Galatians 5:26-6:5 Application
Gentle Restoration “Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.” (Galatians 5:26 -6:1) God intended life to be lived in relationship. Don’t believe … Read More
Galatians 5:26-6:1-5 Interpretation
Paul is encouraging his fellow Christians to live by the Spirit by staying in relationship with the Spirit. This involves praying to God and studying His Word. We must continue to die to our flesh daily so we won’t give in to our sinful desires. By doing so, the fruit of the spirit will continue … Read More
Galatians 5:26-6:5 Observation
Stop and Think When observing The Bible it is important to often times to “stop and think”. While I was reading Galatians 6 I stop thought about what I was reading. I thought about 6:2 that says “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” It was that pause that allowed me … Read More
Galatians 5:26-6:5
26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Bear One Another’s Burdens 6 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something, when he … Read More
Galatians 5:16-25 Application
Here is how the Spirit of God leads His people. He leads us, not by some mysterious perceptions or emotions. He always leads His people by the same means, in the same direction: Towards love. Towards joy. God’s Spirit always leads in the direction of peace and patience. He leads us to be kind and … Read More
Galatians 5:16-25 Interpretation
Galatians 5:16-25 talks about the inner battle in the life of every believer. When we accept Christ into our lives we receive the Holy Spirit, who has godly desires that He longs to see accomplished in and through us. But then there are those places and desires in our hearts that the Holy Spirit has … Read More
Galatians 5:16-25 Observation
Focus on Key Words Once again, Paul contrasts and compares two different ways of living to highlight true grace vs. those who are living according to the law. Paul contrasts the evidence of the true grace of Christ found by living in the Spirit to the acts of the sinful nature. Practical evidence for everyday … Read More