2. The Applications of Proposition in the Churches of Galatia and Beyond
Galatians #7
The Applications of Proposition in the Churches of Galatia and Beyond
Galatians 6:1-18

3. Galatians #7, The Applications
Confession Time: past lack of understanding regarding the text of chapter 6:
>always made applications to me/us-
nothing necessarily wrong with this, but….
>primary applications must always be made to the primary recipients, and
>within the framework of the context of the letter!

4. Galatians #7, The Applications
So,
Now that we’ve done a better job of understanding both the Proposition which underlies the epistle, and the Arguments which have been made in support of it….
Let’s see if we can also do a better job of seeing the Applications of it through Galatian eyes!

5. Galatians #7, The Applications
v.1, One caught in any trespass.
A couple of things to be noted:
-it says “a man”
>not “a brother”- Would this then include non-Christians; perhaps even Judiazing teachers who lead others astray?
-No, because
>it also says “restore” - must then be a fallen brother.

6. Galatians #7, The Applications
v.1, One Caught in Any Trespass.
Furthermore:
-subject is “caught” (entangled- regardless of reason) in any “trespass” - not a difference of opinion or judgment.
-responsibility for restoration is upon the “spiritual” whether Elder, Preacher, Deacon, or Member!
-must be with “gentleness” cf. 2Tim.2:24ff
-and introspective care, cf. Mt.7:1ff Jn.10

7. Galatians #7, The Applications
v.2, Bear One Another’s Burdens.
-is a command, not a suggestion.
-such fulfills the law of Christ (not Moses)
-but must be taken in connection with v.5
Contradiction? Confusion?
-Grk. baros in v.2 means excessive, while
-Grk. phortion in v.5 means task/service
No one can take on the task of being a Christian for you, but is commanded to help with that which is excessive.

8. Galatians #7, The Applications
vv.3-4, Proper Self-Evaluation
-is necessary for v.1’s fulfillment
-Self-deception is the easiest and most dangerous kind!
-One’s worth in Christ is directly dependent upon the foundation upon which he stands and builds! cf. 1Cor.3:4-15
Hence, the importance of v.6! (cf. 1Tim.5:17-18)

9. Galatians #7, The Applications
vv.6-10, Sowing and Reaping
-v.7 You don’t be deceived, God isn’t!
-v.8 Sowing to the Flesh yields fleshly corruption, while sowing to the Spirit yields Eternal Life! Simple, cf. 5:19-23.
-v.9 The harvest time of spiritual sowing may be slow but is worth it!
-v.10 “Doing good” defined by context:
>v.1 Restoring the fallen
>v.2 Bearing one another’s burdens
>v.6 Sharing with him who teaches

10. Galatians #7, The Applications
vv.11-18, Paul and Circumcision
-v.11 the personal touch to a personal letter!
-v.12 Many false doctrines are just the easy way out!
-v.13 Always beware of those unwilling to accept the conclusions of their doctrine, cf. Mt.23:2-8.
-v.14 The only “boast” any Christian has is through the Cross of Jesus! cf. vv.3-4
-vv Peace & Mercy to “Israel of God”
-v.17 So leave me be about circumcision!