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Paul's Teaching on Perfection

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: July, 2018
Mike examines the words and ideas that Paul lays before us in Galatians 5 as he describes the actual perfection Christians can achieve through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Discussion Questions
  1. What is Paul describing in Galatians 5:13-25?
  2. Why did Paul write the letter to the Galatians?
  3. Discuss the seven points Paul establishes in his letter to the Galatians:
    1. What does Paul state will happen to those who pervert the gospel (Galatians 1:6-8)?
    2. How does Paul describe himself as a legitimate apostle in Galatians 1:11-12?
    3. What was Paul ready to do with the gospel and how does this apply to us (Galatians 2:11-16)?
    4. What is the phrase Paul uses in Galatians 3:26-27 to state what happens when we are baptized in Christ and how do you understand this?
    5. Why is our expression of obedient faith not a work of law?
    6. What does Paul state as important in Galatians 4:3-7?
    7. What is the warning Paul states in Galatians 5:2-4 and how does this apply to us?
    8. Why is rule keeping attractive and what are the dangers?
    9. How does Paul encourage us to pursue actual perfection in Galatians 5:13-16?
  4. How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?
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