Lesson 215: Galatians 5:1
Lesson 215: Galatians 5:1
Galatians 5:1
The Blueprint — The Verse
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Memorization Practice
Click words to hide them and test your memory.
Without looking, enter the book, chapter, and verse for this passage.
Rate your recall:
Scripture quotations marked NIV are from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
The Context — The History
Galatians battles Judaizers demanding circumcision for Gentile believers. Paul insists freedom in Christ is the goal of redemption, not liberty to sin but release from law-as-basis-for-acceptance slavery.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After allegory of Hagar and Sarah, Paul exhorts believers to stand in freedom. Christ freed them for freedom itself — they must not submit again to slavery's yoke.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
-
Galatians 5:2
Behold, I, Paul, tell you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will profit you nothing.
Shown in World English Bible (WEB).
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Galatians 5:2) to continue the passage.
Discussion
-
What yoke of slavery u2014 legalism, sin, approval u2014 tempts you back?
-
How is Christian freedom different from doing whatever you want?
-
What does standing firm look like in your context?