Galatians 5: Freedom and Fruit of Faith
I. The Freedom from Faith in the Son (5:1–15)
A.Protection from Bondage—Legalism (5:1–12)
1. The work of Christ protects from the bondage of the law (5:1–4, 6–12).
2. The work of Christ will protect us from
the bondage of our body (5:5).
B. Protection from Indulgences—Liberalism (5:13–15)
II. The Fruit from the Holy Spirit (5:16–26)
A. The Conflict Resisting the Spirit’s Fruit (5:16–18): Paul describes the fierce struggle within the believer.
1. The Conflict’s Contenders (5:17–18)
a. Our evil nature (5:17a)
b. The Holy Spirit (5:17b–18)
2. The Creator’s Counsel (5:16)
a. “Live according to your new life in
the Holy Spirit” (5:16a).
b. “Then you won’t be doing what your
sinful nature craves” (5:16b).
B. The Consequence Concerning Our Choice (5:19–26)
1. The fruit of the flesh (5:19–21): Immorality, idolatry, hatred, discord, selfish ambition, envy, drunkenness.
2. The fruit of the Spirit (5:22–26): Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and
self-control.
