February 16, 2010 Lesson 7 of Galatians 5:25-6:18

5:25-6:10. What is the effect of ‘living by the Spirit’ in the realm of social relationships? Make a list of what you find, and test your own relation to fellow Christians by it. Answer: It says you will reap what you sow. You must help your brother in Christ, but don’t be tempted by his “problem” when doing so (v1). Don’t be filled with pride, for without Christ we are nothing (v3). Help one another to walk in life (v2). Don’t be filled with conceit, envy, or provoking one another. (5:25). What, according to 6:11-16, is the core of Christianity? What must be given up in order to embrace it? Answer: Self must be given up to follow Christ. Gather together from the epistle as whole the teaching given about: a) the cross of Christ and b) the Holy Spirit. Answer: The cross, and Jesus’ death on it, is our only true redemption. The law can not save us, only the blood of Christ can. The Holy Spirit is here to guide us until we are called home. Note. 6:2. ‘the law of Christ’: Cf. John 13:34; 1 John 4:21.