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...