Thematic Bible
Galatians 5:1 (show verse)
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].
Ceremonialism » False religion, characteristics of
Christ » Divinity » Liberator
Freedom/liberty » Jesus Christ making you free
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Christian Liberty » Conferred » By Christ
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Stand fast in
Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In maintaining Christian liberty
Waiting » Who waits for the lord
Yoke » Not being entangled with the yoke of bondage
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Christ » Divinity » Liberator
Freedom/liberty » Jesus Christ making you free
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Christian Liberty » Conferred » By Christ
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Stand fast in
Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In maintaining Christian liberty
Waiting » Who waits for the lord
Yoke » Not being entangled with the yoke of bondage
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Galatians 5:2 (show verse)
Notice, it is I, Paul, who tells you that if you receive circumcision [as a supposed requirement of salvation], Christ will be of no benefit to you [for you will lack the faith in Christ that is necessary for salvation].
Galatians 5:3 (show verse)
Once more I solemnly affirm to every man who receives circumcision [as a supposed requirement of salvation], that he is under obligation and required to keep the whole Law.
Galatians 5:4 (show verse)
You have been severed from Christ, if you seek to be justified [that is, declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing with God] through the Law; you have fallen from grace [for you have lost your grasp on God’s unmerited favor and blessing].
Backsliding » Is departing from the simplicity of the gospel
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » Trusting to, a denial of Christ
Grace » Justification by, opposed to that by works
Grace » Who is fallen from grace
Justification » Of self, impossible
Justification » Those that are justified by the law
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Law » Those that are justified by the law
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Waiting » Who waits for the lord
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » Trusting to, a denial of Christ
Grace » Justification by, opposed to that by works
Grace » Who is fallen from grace
Justification » Of self, impossible
Justification » Those that are justified by the law
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Law » Those that are justified by the law
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Waiting » Who waits for the lord
Galatians 5:5 (show verse)
For we [not relying on the Law but] through the [strength and power of the Holy] Spirit, by faith, are waiting [confidently] for the hope of righteousness [the completion of our salvation].
Circumcision » Abrogated
Grace » Who is fallen from grace
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Imparts hope
Hope » Is the work of the holy ghost
Hope » Objects of » Righteousness
Justification » Those that are justified by the law
Law » Those that are justified by the law
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for the hope of the gospel
Righteousness » Saints » Wait for the hope of
Waiting » Who waits for the lord
Waiting » For the hope of righteousness by faith
Waiting upon God » For » Hope of righteousness by faith
Grace » Who is fallen from grace
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Imparts hope
Hope » Is the work of the holy ghost
Hope » Objects of » Righteousness
Justification » Those that are justified by the law
Law » Those that are justified by the law
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for the hope of the gospel
Righteousness » Saints » Wait for the hope of
Waiting » Who waits for the lord
Waiting » For the hope of righteousness by faith
Waiting upon God » For » Hope of righteousness by faith
Galatians 5:6 (show verse)
For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love.
AVeil » What avails
Backsliders » Instances of » Galatians
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » What is more important than circumcision
Circumcision » Without faith, vain
Faith » Works by love
Faith/faithfulness » Faith availing
Grace » Who is fallen from grace
Judah » Kings of judaism » Superseded by Christianity
Justification » Those that are justified by the law
Law » Those that are justified by the law
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Love to man » Faith worketh by
Ordinance » Insufficiency of, for salvation
Tribe » Kings of judaism » Superseded by Christianity
Waiting » Who waits for the lord
Backsliders » Instances of » Galatians
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » What is more important than circumcision
Circumcision » Without faith, vain
Faith » Works by love
Faith/faithfulness » Faith availing
Grace » Who is fallen from grace
Judah » Kings of judaism » Superseded by Christianity
Justification » Those that are justified by the law
Law » Those that are justified by the law
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Love to man » Faith worketh by
Ordinance » Insufficiency of, for salvation
Tribe » Kings of judaism » Superseded by Christianity
Waiting » Who waits for the lord
Galatians 5:7 (show verse)
You were running [the race] well; who has interfered and prevented you from obeying the truth?
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
Backsliders » Instances of » Galatians
Backsliding » Is departing from the simplicity of the gospel
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
Circumcision » Abrogated
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Backsliders » Instances of » Galatians
Backsliding » Is departing from the simplicity of the gospel
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
Circumcision » Abrogated
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Galatians 5:8 (show verse)
This [deceptive] persuasion is not from Him who called you [to freedom in Christ].
Galatians 5:9 (show verse)
A little leaven [a slight inclination to error, or a few false teachers] leavens the whole batch [it perverts the concept of faith and misleads the church].
Galatians 5:10 (show verse)
I have confidence in you in the Lord that you will adopt no other view [contrary to mine on the matter]; but the one who is disturbing you, whoever he is, will have to bear the penalty.
Galatians 5:11 (show verse)
But as for me, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision [as I had done before I met Christ; and as some accuse me of doing now, as necessary for salvation], why am I still being persecuted [by Jews]? In that case the stumbling block of the cross [to unbelieving Jews] has been abolished.
Galatians 5:12 (show verse)
I wish that those who are troubling you [by teaching that circumcision is necessary for salvation] would even [go all the way and] castrate themselves!
Galatians 5:13 (show verse)
For you, my brothers, were called to freedom; only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the sinful nature (worldliness, selfishness), but through love serve and seek the best for one another.
Brotherly love » General references to
The call of God » To man is » To liberty
Freedom/liberty » What not to use liberty for
The law of God » Is the rule of life to saints
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Liberty » The abuse of, warnings against
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Not abuse
Christian Liberty » Saints are called to
Love » Brotherly » General references to
Love » The test » To men
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Loving each other
Servant » Figurative
The call of God » To man is » To liberty
Freedom/liberty » What not to use liberty for
The law of God » Is the rule of life to saints
Legalism » Liberty being threatened by legalism
Liberty » The abuse of, warnings against
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Not abuse
Christian Liberty » Saints are called to
Love » Brotherly » General references to
Love » The test » To men
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Loving each other
Servant » Figurative
Galatians 5:14 (show verse)
For the whole Law [concerning human relationships] is fulfilled in one precept, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, you shall have an unselfish concern for others and do things for their benefit].”
Galatians 5:15 (show verse)
But if you bite and devour one another [in bickering and strife], watch out that you [along with your entire fellowship] are not consumed by one another.
Galatians 5:16 (show verse)
But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts].
Believers » Walk » Spirituality
Body » Resurrection of » Subjugation of
Flesh » The flesh
The flesh » Mortify the
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Holy spirit » What is contrary to the spirit
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Law » Who is not under the law
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Lust » What lusts against the spirit
Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
Walking » With God » Not after the flesh, but after the spirit
War/weapons » What wars against the spirit
Body » Resurrection of » Subjugation of
Flesh » The flesh
The flesh » Mortify the
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Holy spirit » What is contrary to the spirit
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Law » Who is not under the law
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Lust » What lusts against the spirit
Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
Walking » With God » Not after the flesh, but after the spirit
War/weapons » What wars against the spirit
Galatians 5:17 (show verse)
For the sinful nature has its desire which is opposed to the Spirit, and the [desire of the] Spirit opposes the sinful nature; for these [two, the sinful nature and the Spirit] are in direct opposition to each other [continually in conflict], so that you [as believers] do not [always] do whatever [good things] you want to do.
Flesh » The flesh
The flesh » General references to man's carnal nature
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Holy spirit » What is contrary to the spirit
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Opposed by the carnal nature
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Law » Who is not under the law
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Lust » What lusts against the spirit
Man » Of Christ » Natural, the
War » Figurative » Is against » The flesh
War/weapons » What wars against the spirit
Warfare of saints » Is against » The flesh
The flesh » General references to man's carnal nature
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Holy spirit » What is contrary to the spirit
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Opposed by the carnal nature
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Law » Who is not under the law
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Lust » What lusts against the spirit
Man » Of Christ » Natural, the
War » Figurative » Is against » The flesh
War/weapons » What wars against the spirit
Warfare of saints » Is against » The flesh
Galatians 5:18 (show verse)
But if you are guided and led by the Spirit, you are not subject to the Law.
Flesh » The flesh
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Holy spirit » Guides » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Is the means of » Guiding
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Law » Who is not under the law
Leadership » Of the spirit » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Spirit » The leadership of » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
War/weapons » What wars against the spirit
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Holy spirit » Guides » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Is the means of » Guiding
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Law » Who is not under the law
Leadership » Of the spirit » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Spirit » The leadership of » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
War/weapons » What wars against the spirit
Galatians 5:19 (show verse)
Now the practices of the sinful nature are clearly evident: they are sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality (total irresponsibility, lack of self-control),
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Belong to the works of the flesh
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Belong to the works of the flesh
Chastity » Want of, excludes from heaven
Crime » Partial lists of
Evil » Words evil words of men » Works
Evil » Results of » Deeds
Flesh » The flesh
Flesh » Figurative » Fruits of
Idolatry » Is a work of the flesh
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Sin » Fruits of » Fleshly
Sinful » Fruit » Fleshly
Sins » Fruit » Fleshly
Works » Evil
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Belong to the works of the flesh
Chastity » Want of, excludes from heaven
Crime » Partial lists of
Evil » Words evil words of men » Works
Evil » Results of » Deeds
Flesh » The flesh
Flesh » Figurative » Fruits of
Idolatry » Is a work of the flesh
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Sin » Fruits of » Fleshly
Sinful » Fruit » Fleshly
Sins » Fruit » Fleshly
Works » Evil
Galatians 5:20 (show verse)
Anger » A work of the flesh
Chastity » Want of, excludes from heaven
Crime » Partial lists of
Flesh » The flesh
Flesh » Figurative » Fruits of
Hatred » A work of the flesh
Idolatry » Is a work of the flesh
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Sin » Fruits of » Fleshly
Sinful » Fruit » Fleshly
Sins » Fruit » Fleshly
Sorcery » Belongs to the works of the flesh
Strife » Excludes from heaven
Strife » A work of the flesh
Chastity » Want of, excludes from heaven
Crime » Partial lists of
Flesh » The flesh
Flesh » Figurative » Fruits of
Hatred » A work of the flesh
Idolatry » Is a work of the flesh
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Sin » Fruits of » Fleshly
Sinful » Fruit » Fleshly
Sins » Fruit » Fleshly
Sorcery » Belongs to the works of the flesh
Strife » Excludes from heaven
Strife » A work of the flesh
Galatians 5:21 (show verse)
envy, drunkenness, riotous behavior, and other things like these. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Belong to the works of the flesh
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Belong to the works of the flesh
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Exclude from the kingdom of God
Chastity » Want of, excludes from heaven
Crime » Partial lists of
Drunkenness » Excludes from heaven
Drunkenness » Is a work of the flesh
Envy » A work of the flesh
Excess » Excess, general references to
Flesh » The flesh
Flesh » Figurative » Fruits of
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Murder » Excludes from heaven
Murder » Is a work for the flesh
Revelry » Revelry at social functions
Sin » Fruits of » Fleshly
Sinful » Fruit » Fleshly
Sins » Fruit » Fleshly
Social functions » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Social life » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Strife » Excludes from heaven
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Belong to the works of the flesh
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Exclude from the kingdom of God
Chastity » Want of, excludes from heaven
Crime » Partial lists of
Drunkenness » Excludes from heaven
Drunkenness » Is a work of the flesh
Envy » A work of the flesh
Excess » Excess, general references to
Flesh » The flesh
Flesh » Figurative » Fruits of
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Murder » Excludes from heaven
Murder » Is a work for the flesh
Revelry » Revelry at social functions
Sin » Fruits of » Fleshly
Sinful » Fruit » Fleshly
Sins » Fruit » Fleshly
Social functions » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Social life » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Strife » Excludes from heaven
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Galatians 5:22 (show verse)
But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Bearing fruit » fruit of the Spirit
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Dove » Gentle
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Many varieties of
Fruits » Illustrative » Of works of the spirit
Gentleness » Exhortations to
Graces » Christian
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Communicates joy to saints
Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Many varieties of
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Is the means of » Fructifying
Joy » fruit of the Spirit
Longsuffering » Encouraged
Love to God » Produced by » The holy ghost
Love to man » A fruit of the Spirit
Meekness » General references to » A fruit of the Spirit
Meekness » A fruit of the Spirit
Peace » General references to spiritual
spiritual Peace » A fruit of the Spirit
Religion » TRUE
Righteousness » Fruits of » Varieties
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Dove » Gentle
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Many varieties of
Fruits » Illustrative » Of works of the spirit
Gentleness » Exhortations to
Graces » Christian
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Communicates joy to saints
Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Many varieties of
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Is the means of » Fructifying
Joy » fruit of the Spirit
Longsuffering » Encouraged
Love to God » Produced by » The holy ghost
Love to man » A fruit of the Spirit
Meekness » General references to » A fruit of the Spirit
Meekness » A fruit of the Spirit
Peace » General references to spiritual
spiritual Peace » A fruit of the Spirit
Religion » TRUE
Righteousness » Fruits of » Varieties
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
Galatians 5:23 (show verse)
gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Bearing fruit » fruit of the Spirit
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Many varieties of
Fruits » Illustrative » Of works of the spirit
Graces » Christian
Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Many varieties of
Meekness » General references to » A fruit of the Spirit
Meekness » A fruit of the Spirit
Peace » General references to spiritual
Religion » TRUE
Righteousness » Fruits of » Varieties
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Many varieties of
Fruits » Illustrative » Of works of the spirit
Graces » Christian
Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Many varieties of
Meekness » General references to » A fruit of the Spirit
Meekness » A fruit of the Spirit
Peace » General references to spiritual
Religion » TRUE
Righteousness » Fruits of » Varieties
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Galatians 5:24 (show verse)
And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature together with its passions and appetites.
Affections » Carnal affections crucified in saints
Bearing fruit » fruit of the Spirit
Body » Resurrection of » Subjugation of
Crucifixion » Figurative
Dead » To sin
Evil » Kiss » Passions
Flesh » Who has crucified the flesh
The flesh » Mortify the
Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit
Lust » Who has crucified their lusts
Religion » TRUE
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Crucifying the flesh
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Dead to
The Surrendered life » Of Christ to his mission for further treatment of this subject » Dead to sin
War » Figurative » Armor for » Over the flesh
Bearing fruit » fruit of the Spirit
Body » Resurrection of » Subjugation of
Crucifixion » Figurative
Dead » To sin
Evil » Kiss » Passions
Flesh » Who has crucified the flesh
The flesh » Mortify the
Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit
Lust » Who has crucified their lusts
Religion » TRUE
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Crucifying the flesh
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Dead to
The Surrendered life » Of Christ to his mission for further treatment of this subject » Dead to sin
War » Figurative » Armor for » Over the flesh
Galatians 5:25 (show verse)
If we [claim to] live by the [Holy] Spirit, we must also walk by the Spirit [with personal integrity, godly character, and moral courage—our conduct empowered by the Holy Spirit].
Galatians 5:26 (show verse)
We must not become conceited, challenging or provoking one another, envying one another.