Category: Galatians 5

Galatians 5:26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Truth to Learn An inward focus has contentious consequences, whereas an upward focus produces peace and gives glory to God. Behind the Words “Conceited” is translated from the Greek word kenodoxos, a compound word made up of...

Galatians 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Truth to Learn The way we live demonstrates who is ruling our lives. Behind the Words The word translated “live” is a form of dzaō, which means “to live” or “to have life.” It is...

Galatians 5:24 And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Truth to Learn You are dead in the flesh but alive through the Spirit of God. Victorious Christian living comes from the Spirit, not the flesh. Behind the Words The words “have crucified” are...

Galatians 5:23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Truth to Learn The fruit of the Spirit is gratifying as long as we recognize that the source is God. Behind the Words The word translated “gentleness” is one of the more interesting words we have looked at lately. It...

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Truth to Learn Put your efforts into growing fruit that has eternal value instead of producing works that pass quickly away. Behind the Words The word translated “love” is agapē, which is a kind...

Galatians 5:21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Truth to Learn The evidence of salvation is in our actions, not our...

Galatians 5:20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, Truth to Learn Focusing on self produces divisive attitudes and actions. Behind the Words The word translated “idolatry” is eidōlolatreia, which is a compound word made up of eidōlon, “an idol” and latreia, meaning “to serve...

Galatians 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, Truth to Learn The evil thoughts of our sin nature become sinful actions, whereas the act of submitting to God becomes precious fruit. Behind the Words “Works” is translated from ergon, which refers to...

Galatians 5:18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Truth to Learn God leads us in paths of righteousness through faith, not through obedience to the law. Behind the Words The word translated “led” is agō, meaning “to lead along.” In the current...

Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit wants to be in control of your life. Let Him! Behind...

Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Truth to Learn When we’re submitted to the Lordship of our Heavenly Father, we will behave in a manner that glorifies Him. Behind the Words The word translated “walk” is peripateō,...

Galatians 5:15 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! Truth to Learn Fighting brings destruction. Submission and love bring peace. Behind the Words The word translated “bite” is daknō, meaning “to bite” or “to sting.” Metaphorically, it means “to bother or...

Galatians 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Truth to Learn Freedom from the law means freedom to love others. Behind the Words The word translated “fulfilled” is from the Greek plēroō, meaning “to fill” as one...

    Galatians 5:13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Truth to Learn We have been set free from the penalty of sin. We have not been set free to sin...

  Galatians 5:12 I could wish that those who trouble you would even cut themselves off! Truth to Learn False teachers and their teaching cause trouble in the church. Behind the Words The word translated “I could wish” is ophelon. At one point in time this word was used as...

  Galatians 5:11 And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased. Truth to Learn Our message is offensive to those who refuse to believe. Behind the Words The word translated, “preach” is kērussō, which means to...

Galatians 5:10 I have confidence in you, in the Lord, that you will have no other mind; but he who troubles you shall bear his judgment, whoever he is. Truth to Learn Good doctrine produces confidence in the Church, and those who teach false doctrine will be judged harshly. Behind...

Galatians 5:9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump. Truth to Learn Any teaching in the church, no matter how small, which does not square with the Bible, needs to be abandoned. Behind the Words The word translated “leaven” is dzumē, which is probably derived from dzeō, meaning “to heat.”...

Galatians 5:8 This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you. Truth to Learn We need to be persuaded by the truth, not the seductive messages of the world and false teachers. Behind the Words The word “this” does not appear in the Greek text. Instead, this should have...

Galatians 5:7 You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? Truth to Learn Get back in the race, pursuing the truth and serving God. Behind the Words The word translated “ran” is from the Greek word trechō, which means “to run.” This particular word is expressed in the...

  Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. Truth to Learn Faith is strengthened through acts of love, not through acts of obedience to a set of religious rules. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “avails” is ischuō, which...

Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. Truth to Learn Unlike those who think they can earn their righteousness, we eagerly wait for the day of our complete righteousness. Behind the Words “Eagerly wait for” is translated from the Greek word...

Galatians 5:4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. Truth to Learn You cannot be justified by keeping the law, and you cannot lose your salvation by falling from grace. Behind the Words The word translated “estranged” is...

    Galatians 5:3 And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. Truth to Learn No matter how obedient we are to laws, church ordinances, and regulations, we can never repay the debt that we owe to God...

    Galatians 5:2 Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. Truth to Learn Obedience to the Law of Moses (or any other set of rules and regulations) adds nothing to salvation. Behind the Words The word translated “indeed” is eidō...

  Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Truth to Learn Once we are freed from the bondage of church laws and rules we are not to return to that form...