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EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 10

October 6, 2024
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Why stay in the bondage of legalism and law-based living when you can have true freedom? In my latest message on Galatians 5, I explore what it means to stand firm in the freedom Christ has given us. It’s not about trying harder or doing more.

We’ll dive into walking by the Spirit and gain new insight into the tension between the desires of the flesh and the leading of the Spirit. Knowing your identity in Christ and trusting Him as your self-control changes everything.

Ready to ditch religious rule-keeping and embrace a life of true freedom and joy? Click through to watch the full message and discover a fresh perspective on living by the Spirit!

Discussion Questions for Galatians 5:

1. Read verses 1-2. What does it mean to stand firm in the freedom Christ has given you, and how does that relate to your identity in Him?

2. Read verses 3-4. How does trying to achieve righteousness through the Law affect a person’s relationship with Christ and their understanding of grace?

3. Read verses 5-6. In these verses, faith expressing itself through love is emphasized. How does this align with walking by the Spirit and our union with Christ?

4. Read verse 16. What does it look like in practical terms to walk by the Spirit in everyday life? How does this differ from law-based or rule-based living?

5. Read verses 17-18. How do you experience the tension between the desires of the flesh and the leading of the Spirit? How does knowing your new identity in Christ help you in this battle?

6. Read verses 19-21. How do these “deeds of the flesh” compare with the freedom we experience in Christ? How does focusing on our identity in Him help us avoid these attitudes and behaviors?

7. Read verses 22-26. How does the fruit of the Spirit grow in our lives as we trust Christ and live from our union with Him, rather than relying on self-effort or law-based living?

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About Dr. Andrew Farley

Dr. Andrew Farley is devoted to helping people better understand the grace of God and helping them live in the freedom that comes from a true understanding of Jesus Christ’s finished work on the cross. He seeks to challenge the way people look at God, and themselves, through practical, scriptural insights about God’s forgiveness, living under grace and what a new identity in Christ really means.

Andrew is the author of Zondervan’s debuted #1 bestseller on Amazon, The Naked Gospel, in addition to serving as lead pastor of Church Without Religion in Lubbock, Texas. He is also the president of The Grace Message. His mission is to help people better understand the grace of God and see them enjoy freedom. He previously served as a professor of linguistics at the University of Notre Dame and Texas Tech University

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