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Galatians 5 & 6 Flashcards

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What has Christ set us free for?

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It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

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What should we not let ourselves be burdened by?

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A yoke of slavery.

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What does Paul say about circumcision?

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If you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.

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What happens to those trying to be justified by the law?

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They have been alienated from Christ; they have fallen away from grace.

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What is the only thing that counts in Christ Jesus?

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Faith expressing itself through love.

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What metaphor does Paul use to describe bad influence?

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A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.

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What is the command that fulfills the entire law?

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Love your neighbor as yourself.

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What should one not do with their freedom?

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Use your freedom to indulge the flesh.

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What are the acts of the flesh?(16)

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Obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like.

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What warning does Paul give about living like the acts of the flesh?

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Those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

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What are the fruit of the Spirit? (9)

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  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Forbearance
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Faithfulness
  • Gentleness
  • Self-control
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What should those who belong to Christ Jesus do with the flesh?

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Crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

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True or False: Being led by the Spirit means you are under the law.

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False.

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What does Paul suggest about conceit and envy?

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Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

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What should those who live by the Spirit do if someone is caught in a sin?

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Restore that person gently

Emphasis on gentleness and self-awareness to avoid temptation.

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What does carrying each other’s burdens fulfill?

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The law of Christ

This emphasizes community support and mutual aid among believers.

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What is the principle behind reaping what one sows?

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A man reaps what he sows

This principle highlights the consequences of one’s actions, whether good or bad.

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What happens to those who sow to please their flesh?

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They will reap destruction

This contrasts with those who sow to please the Spirit, who will reap eternal life.

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What should believers not become weary in doing?

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Doing good

Encouragement to persist in good deeds for eventual rewards.

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To whom should we do good, according to Galatians 6:10?

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All people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers

Highlights the importance of community and support within the faith.

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What do those trying to compel circumcision aim to avoid?

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Being persecuted for the cross of Christ

This reflects the tension between faith and cultural practices.

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What does Paul say about boasting in relation to the cross of Christ?

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May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ

Emphasizes humility and the centrality of Christ’s sacrifice.

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What counts according to Paul, circumcision or uncircumcision?

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The new creation

Focuses on spiritual transformation rather than physical rites.

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What is the final blessing Paul extends to the believers?

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

A common closing blessing in Pauline letters.

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What three lines of argument does Paul use in Galatians?
1. Argument from past history 2. Argument from Scripture 3. Argument from results ## Footnote These arguments are aimed at opposing the teachings of the Judaizers.
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What do chapters 3 and 4 of Galatians address?
They show the inconsistency of the theological basis of the teachings of the Judaizers using Scripture. ## Footnote Paul argues that their teachings contradict the very Torah they claim to teach.
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What happens when liberty becomes free license according to Paul?
The liberty itself is lost. ## Footnote If this occurs, the Judaizers would be proved right, and the Galatians would end up in a worse state than before their conversion.
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What does Paul believe is the purpose of Christ's redemptive work?
Our freedom. ## Footnote Paul encourages the Galatians to hold on to this freedom tenaciously.
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How does Paul describe non-Christian states?
As slavery in some measure. ## Footnote This reflects Paul's view on the importance of spiritual freedom.
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What was the immediate issue Paul addresses regarding circumcision?
If circumcision were necessary for salvation, then Christ's work would be inadequate.
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What would the Galatians lose by adhering to circumcision?
The benefit of Christ. ## Footnote By their actions, they would be separated from Christ.
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What burden would the Galatians incur by following the Jewish Law?
The burden of keeping the whole Jewish Law, like a debt they could never repay. ## Footnote Paul emphasizes the impracticality of this burden.
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What gives the Galatians spiritual hope or assurance?
Only their faith in Christ. ## Footnote Circumcision is considered irrelevant in this context.
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What does verse 6 of Galatians emphasize?
Faith expressed in active love. ## Footnote This reflects the core of Paul's message about living in faith.
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How did Paul view reliance on keeping the Law?
As reliance on oneself. ## Footnote This contrasts with Paul's confidence in Christ.
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What will happen to those who seek to turn the Galatians away from the truth?
They will suffer the full weight of God's judgement.
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What does Paul mean by 'if I still preach circumcision'?
If I were advocating it, which everyone knows that I do not.
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Why would there be no reason for the Judaizers to harass Paul if he supported circumcision?
Because he did not support it.
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What is the 'skandalon' referred to by Paul?
The stumbling block of the cross, a source of offense to the Jews.
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What coarse expression does Paul use regarding the Judaizers and circumcision?
If they are so enthusiastic about circumcision, why don't they practice what they preach on themselves?
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Who does Paul compare the Judaizers to in their enthusiasm for circumcision?
Pagan priests who castrated themselves to prove their devotion.
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What does Paul discuss regarding Christian freedom?
Its correct exercise and limitations.
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What ethical implications are essential to Paul's discussion in the letter?
The implications of freedom.
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What conflict has already arisen in the epistle?
Between the Spirit and the Flesh.
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What does Paul link together in his discussion of freedom?
Freedom and love.
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What can happen to freedom and love when divorced from each other?
Both can become warped.
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What is the true nature of Christian faith according to Paul?
Not slavery to a set of laws, but service to each other.
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What does true Christian love do?
Puts others before itself.
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What is the opposite of true Christian love?
Selfish free license.
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Which verse does Paul quote to support his view on love?
Leviticus 19:18. “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord."
51
What must the Galatians do to avoid disaster?
Be vigilant and walk by the Spirit, guided by the mind of Christ.
52
What advice does Paul give to the church regarding a repentant sinner?
Assist in the rehabilitation of the offender and look out for each other's spiritual welfare ## Footnote This implies a communal responsibility for spiritual growth and possibly financial support.
53
What Biblical similie does Paul employ in verses 6-10?
The similie of a grain harvest ## Footnote This is often interpreted as a warning regarding eschatological outcomes.
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How does Betz interpret the similie of the grain harvest?
As an eschatological warning ## Footnote This view emphasizes the future consequences of current actions.
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How does Cole modify Betz's view on the grain harvest?
He sees it as an 'entered eschatology' ## Footnote This means the consequences of good or ill are experienced in this life as firstfruits of the harvest.
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What does the word 'phthoron' mean for Paul?
Corruption, referring to both physical and moral decay ## Footnote This decay results from our fallen state.
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What does Paul suggest about physical death and decay?
They are consequences of spiritual and moral death and decay already present ## Footnote This highlights a connection between physical and spiritual states.
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Can we please God by doing good works according to Paul?
No, but we have a duty to express our faith through good works ## Footnote This emphasizes the importance of active faith.
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What danger does Paul warn against?
Growing tired or becoming disheartened ## Footnote This reflects the challenges of maintaining faith and effort.
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What does Paul say about rewards for efforts?
All efforts will be rewarded 'in due season or in God's good time' ## Footnote This encourages patience in the face of challenges.
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How does Paul describe Christians in relation to each other?
As members of the same household or family ## Footnote This indicates a special obligation and connection among believers.
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What does Paul do as a seal of authenticity at the end of his letter?
He pens the conclusion himself ## Footnote His untidy writing symbolizes his life and ministry.
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What criticism does Paul make about the Judaizers?
They were only interested in boasting about large numbers of converts ## Footnote This critique highlights their motives and the implications of accepting circumcision.
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What does accepting circumcision imply according to Paul?
It means accepting the whole Law ## Footnote This reflects the broader theological implications of Judaizing practices.
65
What does the term 'stigmata' mean in non-Biblical Greek?
'Stigmata' meant the marks or brands used to identify slaves. ## Footnote In the context of the text, Paul uses the term to signify the marks that identify him as belonging to Christ.
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What is the significance of a man's inward spiritual state according to the text?
A man's outward condition is irrelevant; it is his inward spiritual state that really matters. ## Footnote This perspective allows both Jew and Gentile to approach God equally.
67
What is the relationship between circumcision and the heart as discussed in the text?
Circumcision is a matter of the heart, not the body. ## Footnote This indicates that true adherence to God's covenant is spiritual rather than physical.
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How does the text describe the church in relation to Israel?
The church is described as the new Israel. ## Footnote This reflects a shift in understanding of God's chosen people.
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What does Paul mean by carrying 'ta stigmata tou Iseou'?
Paul refers to the marks of Jesus that identify him as a man of Christ, caused by physical abuse he suffered during his ministry. ## Footnote This phrase highlights his commitment and suffering for the Gospel.
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What does the term 'cicatrice' refer to?
A cicatrice is a scar made by deliberate self-mutilation to produce a pattern on the body for religious reasons. ## Footnote This practice is similar to the marks mentioned in the context of Jewish circumcision and pagan rituals.
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What unique feature does the benediction at the end of Galatians have?
It is the only one of all of Paul's letters in which he addresses the recipients as 'brethren'. ## Footnote This indicates a particular closeness or kinship with the Galatians.
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True or False: The Jews kept all the Law perfectly.
False. ## Footnote The text suggests that Jews failed to keep all the Law, which complicates their expectations of converts.
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Fill in the blank: The scars Paul bore were caused by the ______ he suffered in the course of his ministry.
physical abuse. ## Footnote These scars served as a testimony to his dedication and suffering for Christ.

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