Threats To Christian Freedom: Legalism

Part 11

Text: Galatians 5:2-12

Introduction/Review:

I. Paul warns against the destructive consequences of Legalistic doctrine (vv. 2-6).

II. Paul exposes the depraved disposition of legalistic teachers (vv. 7-12).

A. Hinder obedience, v. 7

  B. Not from God, v. 8

C.    Corrupt the church, v. 9

Lesson:

D.    Condemned by God, v. 10

E.    Persecute believers, v. 11

F.     Promoters of Paganism, v. 12

Reflection:

1.    We need to understand what is at stake.

2.    We must preach the gospel clearly.

3.    We must assure the saints correctly.

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