Click on the different category headings to find out more. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”. Every single one of them (except for the gospel of Jesus) teaches a works based salvation of some kind. Questions? Truth: What we know is only because of God revealing it. Don’t believe him. Galatians 5:4 " You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.". 4. Being born under the law, He followed the law, and He fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17). I want to be happy. Before suggesting some applications of our text, let me underscore several observations about those truths which Paul would have intended his reader to understand from verses 1-11. Found inside – Page 3... of the Dispute Galatians 2:11-21: Justification by Faith: The New Life in ... 2 New Life as Sons and Dau hters? of God Galatians 4:1-20: Paul Contrasts ... We want to help you study the Bible, obey the Bible, and teach the Bible to others. Under the law the focus is on my performance. In addition, it gives personal help, teach-ing notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer ques-tions, and provide insight for applying God's Word to life today. Depend every day on Christ alone. God uses . But if they departed from the gospel in order to follow the Old Testament law, it would have been for nothing. The middle section of chapter 4 is where Paul softens his tone. They were idol worshipers before salvation. Galatians 4:1-7: Biological children vs. slaves. A child who is an heir of a vast estate is placed under the care of guardians and managers (and also a tutor, Galatians 3:24). Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are children of promise: As Christians, we don’t identify with Ishmael. c. The one from Mount Sinai: One covenant is associated with Mount Sinai, the place where Moses received the Law (Exodus 19-20). (verse 14). Leaders should release their followers to the influence of other leaders, so long as those leaders teach the truth. This takes a lot of time and hard work. That is awesome! It was hard for me to change but as I said, God allowed painful situations in my life to get me to realize that I can trust Him to help change my mind about how I live…, ..I was overmedicated and would you read on? Romans 8:15 – The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. You will receive our practical and in-depth Bible study of Hebrews in .epub and .pdf versions delivered to your inbox. 4:6; Phil. I thought for SURE that the authorities telling me to take medication were unfair due to the pain! This was the way most Jewish people in Paul’s day tried to be right with God – by trusting in their ability to please God by keeping the law. Have you noticed? Application: What an amazing thing that we can be called sons and daughters of God. It is not about following the works based rules of man made religion. It is the principle that people of all cultures across the world have always gravitated to, and that is doing good to compensate for wrong. Since it is all about what we must do for God to be accepted by Him, it doesn’t set us free. Jesus frees us from all of that. 2. Faith Is the Key, not Law (3:1‐25) 5. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted[b] beyond what you can bear. Thoughts? Gal 5:14 -. Now he knew the freedom of living as a son of God, free in Jesus Christ. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I harassed them for about a minute and then left, feeling guilty. Can you relate at all? Galatians 4 - Paul takes three approaches as he seeks to convince the Galatians that they do not need legalism in order to live the Christian life. You know that we exist in a problematic world, right? The apostle, in this chapter, is still carrying on the same general design as in the former-to recover these Christians from the impressions made upon them by the judaizing teachers, and to represent their weakness and folly in suffering themselves to be drawn away from the gospel doctrine of justification, and to be deprived of their freedom from the bondage of the law of Moses. Stand firm by having God’s word in your heart and on your tongue (Psalm 119:11). So also every Christian must send away the idea of relating to God on the principle of law, the principle of what we do for Him instead of what He has done for us in Jesus Christ. APPLICATION TO GOVERNING AUTHORITIES A. So, do you have a better perspective of our human condition if you are needing one? In Galatians 1:10 the great apostle states, First, you always have the outward certainty of a list of rules to keep. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. Then he received word that certain Jewish-Christians were trying to persuade Galatian Christians to observe Jewish laws and rituals, including circumcision (5:2-12; 6:12-13) and the observance of "days, months, seasons, and years" (4:10). Possess The Zealous Commitment of Paul . a. Describe the Galatians' view on religious practices in verses 9-10. Than she who has a husband.”. How can they then return to Judaism?” The answer is that rules based Judaism and rules based idol worship is the same to God. In Bible school, I did a brief survey of over fifty religions in the world. “Christian feedom is the liberty to be all you can be in Christ.” – commentator, Truth- God’s grace allows living by faith. 6 And because you are sons, God has . Paul may be referring to this mocking, he may be recalling a Jewish tradition, or he may be adding something by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that we didn’t know before. But the church was not commanded to follow them. Explain: In Galatians 4:23 it states, "But the one by the slave was born as a result of the flesh, while the one by the free woman was born through promise." (CSB) Since I am a child of God that was given the promise of eternal life with Him in Heaven, I must prioritize to change or become a better me in every aspect. Read Colossians 2:16-17 for your additional reference. a. While the most important nobleman might have to wait outside until he receives a special invitation, children are allowed in. It puts us on a perpetual treadmill of having to prove ourselves and earn our way before God. Col 2:16-17; Ga 5:4) 3 . i. Daniel 10 – Behind The Scenes Of Spiritual Battles. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. 3)Live for our Future Life: (Galatians 4:10-11) Galatians 4:10-11 [10] You observe days and months and seasons and years! For all of the time to come our way. Galatians 4:14 "And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, [even] as Christ Jesus." "Received me" The Galatians welcomed Paul in spite of his illness, which in no way was a barrier to his credibility or acceptance. It also brings hurt to both. John 6:44 – No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day. That is the date of coming of age when the heir receives his title and estate. Yet, God is ultimately in control since He alone gives us choice. It is not above a Christian – it is under a Christian. Leads the reader to study and personal reflection, considering the practical implications of Scripture. This one volume contains all of Irving Jensen's Bible self-study guides to the New Testament. (Galatians 5) Life Application Study Bible Note - Christ came to set us free—not free to do whatever we want because that would lead us back into slavery to our selfish desires. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Only then is he set free from the control of these guardians. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.". You are no longer a slave, but a son and an heir – This is the good news of this passage! In this lesson Paul walks us through the allegorical meaning of the real-life story of Hagar and Sarah. To redeem those under the law – Jesus was born under the law to redeem those under the law. He knew the bondage of trying to earn his own way before God, because he lived that way for decades. Now, when life becomes unkind and hard or others are not as I think they should be, I see differently. 1 Peter 1:4 - To an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. Then, God let my mom know to come with me to talk with my psychiatrist about the pills I was taking. 2 The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. Galatians (Life Application Bible Commentary) 2/3 Galatians (Life Application Bible Commentary) Galatians (Life Application Bible Commentary) As recognized, adventure as well as experience roughly lesson, amusement, as competently as accord can be gotten by just checking out a book Galatians (Life application Bible commentary) after that it is not directly done, you could give a positive . Paul's Epistle to the Galatians is called the charter of Christian freedom. God looks at the heart. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. That would probably anger her husband, do you think? Some nobles stared at him in surprise and he simply answered, “he is my dad.”. Paul teaches that idolatry is demonic. Paul brought it right down to the issues confronting the Galatian Christians. Determine the Structure of the Passage. b. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. They are slaves of the elementary principles of the world. And they enslave people to rules and religious rituals which do not save. MEMORY VERSE: Galatians 1:3-4 i. Hagar and Sarah could not live together in the same house (Genesis 21:8-14). By resting in Him, He feeds us, He restores us, He delivers us, He cares for us, He gives us sight, and He frees us from the bondage of the law and sin. In the same way we were enslaved to the elementary principles of this world – Here Paul brings his point home. 2 Corinthians Bible Study Lessons Finished! • To understand the purpose of freedom/liberty and recognize the trap it can become if not governed by the Spirit. It is easy to excuse ourselves from not serving the Lord because of some perceived difficulty we face. You might say, “Wait a minute. You want proof of Jesus? Paul sensed that he hadn’t made his point yet, so he now approached the matter with another illustration from the Old Testament. He will not abandon you or cast you out of His strong hand. Every Christian through the centuries belongs to this new covenant, the covenant of the heavenly Jerusalem. Galatians 4:4 New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus helped me out totally over time as He promises: 1 Peter 5:7 Cast ALL YOUR care upon Him for He cares for YOU. We do not have to be slaves of this world. Would you want to keep living, be surpremely joyful, and never cry again? For it is written that Abraham had two sons: The legalists who troubled the Galatians protested that they were children of Abraham, and therefore blessed. From the very beginning God’s plan of redemption was to send His son into the world to save sinners by dying and rising again from the dead. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. i. Real Christianity comes from heaven and not earth. Encourage them when you see them struggling. Often we cannot understand God’s plans. 7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. Therefore man made religion offers a two-fold slavery. Do not turn back to become slaves again (8-11). I Corinthians 2:9. He makes us a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 2:10) and delivers us from the bondage of sin (Galatians 4-5:1). 1 What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. Read Mark 7:1-8 along with Hebrews 6:1,2. Ask them to meet and study God’s Word together. Verse-by-verse commentary on the book of Genesis. “Scripture, they say, is fertile and thus bears multiple meanings. Be thankful. Romans 6:22 – But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. He says "the law was our guardian until Christ came" (3:24). God wants your whole devotion all the time (Romans 12:2). We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. I. e-transfer. What happened when the fullness of time came? I am their friend and we have a deep love for each other. Verse 6 says we can call Him, “Abba, Father.” “Abba” is an Aramaic term of endearment, which means, “Daddy.” I love it when my kids call me “daddy.” It shows the close bond of love which we have. Don’t let people try to sell you a watered down or plain wrong gospel message. Demonic forces are behind these things just as much as they are behind graven images. Then, good things occur. So, I need to treat Jesus as for Who He says He is. This covenant is associated with Hagar, the “surrogate mother” who gave birth to Ishmael. 4. 10 Galatians: Chapter 3 - Application Questions 1. 4:13). He followed up with them to try to help them stay on the path. Whenever a person pursues meaning or happiness apart from God, he will find that he is a slave of the very thing which he is chasing after. b. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh [fn]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. What can you learn about God from the phrase “when the fullness of time had come, God sent for His son?”. You who do not bear! iii. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Context Summary. 2 GALATIANS from the Life Application Study Bible 21 EPHESIANS from the Life Application Study Bible 399 How to Use This Bible Study 41 Lesson 1: Running from Freedom Galatians 1:1-10 45 Lesson 2:Constructive Confrontation Galatians 1:11-2:21 49 Lesson 3:Prisoners and Outlaws Galatians 3:1-23 53 Lesson 4:Love, Love, Love Galatians 3:24-4:31 . [ 11]I am afraid I may have labored over you in vain. vs.1,2. Found inside – Page 51And so humans served the elements as the stars ordained and the course of the world required . Epistle TO THE GALATIANS 2.4.3-4 . THE OWNER OF THE ESTATE AS ... We need 2 cookies to store this setting. What did Paul call the Galatians: Frauds, Fools, or Failures? They enslave people to sin. The real Christian life is connected to God’s promised miracle and not the flesh. Relationship with myself : A _priority to change _. Truth: The Gospel of Jesus is not made up my Man! Thank you. But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident: Paul had already proven this point in the Scriptures by examining the life of Abraham (Galatians 3:5-9). 1 Corinthians 8:3 – But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. 1. So it is with anything apart from God. ( Log Out /  Identify the Genre. There was once a son who ran up to sit in the king’s lap while he was at counsel. Then, I conclude: I better decide now and choose wisely…forever is longer than anything and since I chose God’s Son, I’m heaven-bound…and don’t have to worry about hell. They encounter Him every day when we "share life" walking side by side with them keeping Jesus at the center. Galatians 6:4 "But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another." "Prove": Literally "to approve something after testing it." Believers first must be sure their lives are right with God before giving spiritual help to others (Matt. “Legalism does not mean the setting of spiritual standards; it means worshipping these standards and thinking we are spiritual because we obey them. It is important that Paul refer back to the Scriptures again and again. 3 So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery under the elemental spiritual forces [] of the world. Now, last year for long it [seemed] to me that my habits were hopeless to break!!! Our salvation is 100% God’s work in our lives. BUT, I am still living so I can choose the biblical ways in choices, get good results though it may take time, please my God-Creator, others, and after life, get judged for everything as anyone would, and since I asked Jesus to save me, go to heaven forever!!!!! And that is a return to the weak and elementary principles of the world. And in the Old Testament, He prophesies that He will do this so that when it happens we can know it is of Him. I prayed in desperation! There is no specific mention of Ishmael persecuting Isaac, though Genesis 21:9 says that Ishmael did mock Isaac. Do you not hear the law? What follows are three takeaway points from Galatians that should forever shape the Public Servant's life — making this NT book an important one to master. In what way can a person be a slave of these things? Those who appeal to their freedom so that they can have . In this illustration who then would the guardians and managers be? Scripture Study (from BibleGateway.com) Galatians 4:1-31 (NLT) Galatians 4:1-11 . I have wondered and wondered about God before I was living like a Christian, though I was one. Galatians 4:24 tells us that the two women Sarah and Hagar represent the two covenants, one is the covenant of freedom through Christ and the other a slave covenant that binds us to . I base this on: For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”. We are heirs of God through the principle of grace, not works. b. Then, whether or not you could think of any reasons, pray to God and tell Him that you trust in Him and are willing to wait for His timing. What do you/each of you think of this? Now you have come to know God or rather be known by God – Now their life is to be different. This passage from Galatians 4 reflects on God's sending of his Son in the context of a larger theological argument about what it means to be children of God and co . "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect . Jeff Germo takes us deeper into the fruit of the Spirit with Self Control! the things God has prepared for those who love him— Found insideRomans 8:2-3; Galatians 3:23-25 Galatians 4:8 Hebrews 2:14-15 False believers ... Optional Application: Do you ever act as though God judges by external ... Really?!!! Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. i. But when you are tempted,[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. [3] "This is a heart-to . Galatians 1:1-10 The One Gospel 1 From Paul, an apostle (not from men, nor by human agency, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead) 2 and all the brothers with me, to the churches of Galatia. i. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. He was born not from his wife, but from his wife’s servant (the bondwoman), from a misguided surrogate mother scheme to “help God” when Abraham’s wife Sarah couldn’t become pregnant. Truth: A Spirit pleasing life brings eternal life (verse 8 ) If the good outweighs the bad than you can make it heaven, or whatever variation of that your own religion believes. This is the elementary principle of the world. When they call me this, I know that I am more to them than an authority. And that is what sets the teachings of the Bible apart from every religion in the world. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. The Independence of Paul's Gospel (1:11‐2:10) 3. Spend some time in prayer and thank God for this special relationship you can have with Him. It wasn’t plan B. What should an heir do? As we walk in the glory, in the freedom, in the miraculous power of this New Covenant, we should expect to be mistreated by those who don’t. Here are a few implications: 3. In those eighty years the people become a nation. The passage has only one imperative command. Why does He wait? (verse 13) Galatians 4:1-20 - Bondage Broken by Grace Using a different metaphor, Paul speaks of moving from slavery to the full rights of a son and how this applies to salvation. Galatians chapter 4. But, as he who was born according to the flesh then persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, even so it is now. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. If, says Macknight, "the teachers, who by spiritual gifts were supernaturally qualified to instruct others . God answered our prayers and His answer: free from medications and a big start to maturity. 5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.” 6 And He said to me, “It is done! Second, you can compliment yourself because you keep the rules better than others do. "Christ Jesus" (see notes on Matt. The position as free sons through God's Son (Galatians 4:4-6) a. Would I welcome a one-time being lied to? The condition of bondage as minors (Galatians 4:3) 2. Many believe that there is something like a giant scale. Do you have pain in any way? Galatians 5:1 – For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. But I deny that its fertility consists in the various meanings which anyone may fasten to it at his pleasure. Tools. You cannot compensate for the wrong you have done (James 2:10). You should then be like Him to love others when they are unlovely. Found inside – Page 63Galatians 4:29 is certainly consistent with the ' new life traditions embedded in Galatians ( 2 : 19-20 ; 3 : 10-14 ; 5 : 24-25 ) , which are themselves all ... Found inside – Page 1709See Galatians 4:6. 22. To walk in the Spirit is to obey the initial promptings of the Spirit. See Galahe gives some practical applications of his teach- ... What does it mean to you, to 'receive . 13 You know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first, 14 and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus. © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . Found inside – Page 606This is so, Paul asserts, because Jesus lived his life as a Jewish human ... and This World According to Paul: Some Thoughts Concerning Galatians 4:1– 11,” ... Living in Christ (Galatians 5-6) Bible Commentary / Produced by TOW Project. Just as I felt crazed about doing wrong things, Jesus knows how I felt; He was tempted in “every way.” -“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin” ( Hebrews 4:15 ) I have hoards to say about Jesus very real love for you and me. This subordinate role to the guardians will last until the date set by his father. He has to obey them in everything. He writes to those who desire to be under the law, living under law keeping as the basis for their relationship with God. 2. Found insideCan you think of anything in your life which effectively denies the truth of the ... under the Session Three Galatians 3:1–29 Session Four Galatians 4:1–31. Matthew 7:11 – If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! The class book is suitable for teens and up. Galatians 5:1 completes the crescendo of the first four chapters with a roaring call to freedom. Welcome/Prayer Objectives of Lesson: • To recognize the ways in which we submit to the yoke of slavery. Galatians 6:6. Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1. These supervisors have complete control over the child. TO THE PERSON . 5. How does a child differ from a slave? Finally, Revelation 21:1: Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. (verses 3-5; Psalm 119:11, Zech. It is free because it recognizes that Jesus paid the price, and we don’t have to pay it ourselves. What does it mean to be “enslaved to those that by nature are not gods?” Who are these “not gods?”. Truth- Once we accept Christ, our sins are crucified, our lifestyle is no longer the same. Discussion questions to encourage interaction. The Old Testament demonstrates people’s total depravity and complete incapability to reach God’s standards. But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise. PDF, MOBI, and EPUB versions for any device. And do not become prideful when you do them. Trust Jesus that He is allowing this [[temporary]] problem for my chance to depend or put more faith in Jesus to take care of me. A person can choose to observe these as a way to remember God. I don’t think this works out well, though it is nice, isn’t it, when people agree with us? What would these things represent? i. Understand? It is by God’s strength, his power, and his Spirit alone. You can check these in your browser security settings. 1. New International Version. Asking them to talk with me because I needed good friends. In John 3:16 He promises everlasting life to anyone who believes in Him! i. If so you will see such people like me there…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..and I will see YOU there. Every single religion in the world except the true gospel of Jesus is the same. The real Christian life is marked by freedom. I journal often about my spiritual life for others, not only myself…IF Father God somehow said that He didn’t feel like sacrificing His Son Jesus then I would be going to hell! Found insideGalatians. 4. Grace Saves Us I. INTRODUCTION The Cookie Thief II. ... LIFE APPLICATION The Irresponsible Foreign Consul An overview of the principles and ... It doesn’t work. Nevertheless what does the Scripture say? Understanding the Culture (Galatians 4:1-3) Write down key words, ideas or phrases of Galatians 4:1-11. Found inside – Page 1793One of these outstanding privileges is being led by the Spirit (see Galatians 4:5-6). We may not always feel as though we belong to God, but the Holy Spirit ... This is where we all truly belong. Now he brought in another passage from the Old Testament, Habakkuk 2:4, which reminds us that the just live by faith and not by law. Galatians 4:19 » Galatians 4:18. by . Both rules based Judaism and rules based idol worship are the broad way. Many think that if they faithfully go to church on these festivals that they are a good Christian. No Other Gospel (1:1‐10) 2. I did know that. Galatians Bible Study: Lesson 5 Galatians 5:1-26 . Be like Him. With a deep appeal of love, he urges the Galatian Christians to stay the course and not to turn from their freedom in Christ back to the bondage of sin in their former lives. Life Application a. For us, we must be careful about reading allegorical or symbolic things into the Scriptures. All of them teach self-reliance and good works. Hundreds of relevant easy to understand teaching points. Life Application- Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. This is living like a descendant of Abraham – but it is living like Ishmael. 4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born . 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