S7E20 Galatians 5: Freedom and Fruit

By: Brian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph.D., “Cowboy Apologist” Curtis Evelo | February 1, 2024

S7E20 Galatians 5: Freedom and Fruit of Faith on YouTube

1. The Freedom from Faith in the Son (5:1–15)
   1. Protection from Bondage—Legalism (5:1–12)
      1. The work of Christ protects from the bondage of the law (5:1–4, 6–12).
      2. The work of Christ will protect us from the bondage of our body (5:5).
   2. Protection from Indulgences—Liberalism (5:13–15)
2. The Fruit from the Holy Spirit (5:16–26)
   1. The Conflict Resisting the Spirit’s Fruit (5:16–18): Paul describes the fierce struggle within the believer.
      1. The Conflict’s Contenders (5:17–18)
         1. Our evil nature (5:17a)
         2. The Holy Spirit (5:17b–18)
   2. The Creator’s Counsel (5:16)
      1. “Live according to your new life in the Holy Spirit” (5:16a).
      2. “Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves” (5:16b).
   3. The Consequence Concerning Our Choice (5:19–26)
      1. The fruit of the flesh (5:19–21): Immorality, idolatry, hatred, discord, selfish ambition, envy, drunkenness, etc.
      2. The fruit of the Spirit (5:22–26): Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

About the Hosts

Brian Chilton

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Dr. Chilton earned a Ph.D. in the Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University (with high distinction), a M.Div. in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his B.S. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and completed Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education at Wake Forest University’s School of Medicine. Dr. Chilton is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading, working out in his home gym, and watching football. He has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years and serves as a clinical chaplain.

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Curtis Evelo

Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. He is the Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country. Curtis serves as an Assistant Vice President of Broadcasting at Bellator Christi Ministries, a contributor, and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. His research interests include Jewish studies in the New Testament, Old Testament typologies, and studies on free will.

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