◄ Galatians 5:21 ►
and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Galatians 5:21? 2. How do the "acts of the flesh" in Galatians 5:21 affect Christian living? 3. What does "those who practice such things" imply about habitual sin? 4. How can Galatians 5:21 guide us in resisting worldly temptations? 5. Compare Galatians 5:21 with 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 on inheriting God's kingdom. 6. What practical steps can we take to avoid the behaviors listed in Galatians 5:21? 7. What does "envy, drunkenness, carousing" in Galatians 5:21 reveal about human nature and sin? 8. How does Galatians 5:21 challenge modern cultural acceptance of certain behaviors? 9. Why does Paul include "envy" alongside more severe sins in Galatians 5:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 5? 11. Who is excluded from inheriting the Kingdom of God? 12. What are the works of the flesh? 13. How does envy affect your peace and relationships? 14. What does "revellings" mean in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern-day examples of "carousing" and "drunkenness," and how can Christians avoid these behaviors in their daily lives? 2. How does understanding the original Greek word for "envy" (phthonos) deepen our comprehension of this sin and its impact on relationships within the church? 3. In what ways can the church support individuals struggling with the works of the flesh listed in Galatians 5:21? 4. How does the promise of inheriting the kingdom of God motivate you to pursue a life led by the Spirit rather than the flesh? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced the Holy Spirit's help in overcoming a sinful behavior. How can this experience encourage others in their spiritual journey? 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 5:21 NIV Galatians 5:21 NLT Galatians 5:21 ESV Galatians 5:21 NASB Galatians 5:21 KJV Galatians 5:21 Commentaries Bible Hub