◄ Galatians 5:20 ►
idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Galatians 5:20? 2. How can we avoid "hatred, discord, jealousy" in our daily interactions? 3. What steps help overcome "fits of rage" mentioned in Galatians 5:20? 4. How does Galatians 5:20 relate to the commandment to love your neighbor? 5. Why is it important to recognize "selfish ambitions" in our spiritual walk? 6. How can prayer help combat "dissensions" and "factions" in church communities? 7. What does Galatians 5:20 reveal about the nature of human sinfulness? 8. How does Galatians 5:20 challenge modern Christian behavior and ethics? 9. Why are the acts listed in Galatians 5:20 considered sinful? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 5? 11. What does "Pharmakeia" mean in the Bible? 12. What does the Bible say about emulations? 13. What does the Bible say about emulations? 14. What does the Bible say about selfish ambition? Discussion Questions 1. How do the works of the flesh listed in Galatians 5:20 manifest in today's society, and how can Christians guard against them? 2. In what ways can idolatry and sorcery subtly infiltrate a believer's life, and what steps can be taken to remain faithful to God? 3. How can understanding the original Greek terms for "hatred," "discord," and "jealousy" deepen our comprehension of these sins? 4. What practical steps can a church take to prevent rivalries, divisions, and factions from arising within its community? 5. How does living by the Spirit, as described in Galatians 5, transform our relationships and interactions with others? Consider connections to Ephesians 4:31-32 and Colossians 3:5-8. Galatians 5 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Paul define freedom in Christ, and how does this contrast with the world's definition of freedom? 2. What are the dangers of legalism as discussed in this chapter, and how can we guard against it? 3. How does Paul's teaching about walking in the Spirit challenge your current walk with God? 4. What does it mean to serve one another in love, and how can we live this out practically? 5. How can we discern between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit in our lives? 6. Why does Paul emphasize the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit? 7. How do you understand the phrase "faith working through love" in your personal spiritual journey? 8. How does the list of the fruit of the Spirit impact your understanding of spiritual growth and maturity? 9. How does the call to not be conceited, provoking, or envying each other guide our interactions within the Christian community? 10. How can we ensure that we are living in the Spirit and not fulfilling the lust of the flesh in our daily lives? 11. How can we cultivate the fruits of the Spirit in our personal and community life? 12. How does the fruit of the Spirit align with your understanding of the character of God? 13. How does this chapter inform the way you approach freedom and responsibility in Christ? 14. How can the church help believers to avoid falling back into the "yoke of slavery" Paul warns about? 15. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in helping us to resist the works of the flesh? 16. How can we apply the teaching about the fruit of the Spirit to address conflicts and issues in the church community? 17. What steps can you take to grow in the area of the fruit of the Spirit where you feel you are lacking? 18. How can we use our freedom in Christ to better serve our communities? 19. How does understanding the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit inform our understanding of spiritual warfare? 20. In light of this chapter, how can you intentionally strive to walk by the Spirit? Links Galatians 5:20 NIV Galatians 5:20 NLT Galatians 5:20 ESV Galatians 5:20 NASB Galatians 5:20 KJV Galatians 5:20 Commentaries Bible Hub