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NASB | Galatians 5:1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 5:1 It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery [which you once removed]. |
Bible Question: What does Paul say about the kind of faith that is genuine? Gal.5:6 |
Bible Answer: Paul is teaching that Law and Grace, Bondage and Freedom cannot co-exist. In other words, in Chp. 4:24 there are two covenants. One is bondage and the other is freedom. Paul is teaching them that they cannot mingle the Law with the freedom in Christ. If they try to do so than they will not be free. In this chapter he is dealing with Christian walk not eternal security. In other words if we put ourselves back under the law, then the freedom which Christ has given us cannot be experienced in our life. He "has become on no effect" V.4 V.5 "For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith" Judicially God has already declared those who have put faith in the finished work of Christ as righteous. (Romans 10:10) This standing in Christ is a sure hope which is given to us in Christ the moment we believe in him. Wait in V. 5 has a sense of expectancy similar to "waiting for his Son from heaven" 1 Thess. 1:10) V.13 "we have been called to liberty" How do we enjoy this liberty "Walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh" V.16 Robert |