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Galatians 5 - True Freedom in Christ and Breaking Free from Legalism & Lawlessness

Are you truly free—or just calling yourself free while still dragging chains of guilt, rules, or rebellion behind you? In this episode, we unpack the deep and challenging message of Galatians 5, where Paul shifts the conversation from doctrine to daily living. He speaks to everyone—those raised on religious rules, and those who have thrown them off—reminding us that freedom in Christ isn't about doing whatever we want or checking spiritual boxes. It's about being led by the Spirit into a life that reflects love, grace, and transformation. Top Topics Covered: Freedom Misunderstood: Paul begins with a bold statement: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” But that freedom doesn’t give us permission to sin—or require us to keep religious laws. It’s a call to live in grace, rooted in love, and guided by the Spirit, not by guilt or fear. The Trap of Legalism: Legalism whispers that Christ’s work isn’t enough—that we still need to earn our place with God. Paul warns that this mindset severs us from grace. He reminds us that if we try to justify ourselves through the law, we’re saying Jesus didn’t finish the job. The Danger of Lawlessness: Freedom doesn’t mean moral chaos. It means the power to love God and others without fear or shame. When we give in to the desires of the flesh—anger, jealousy, immorality—we’re walking away from the Spirit and robbing ourselves of the life we were meant to live. Walking by the Spirit: Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—as markers of a Spirit-led life. These aren’t just virtues; they are signs that God’s presence is growing in us. By crucifying the desires of the flesh and yielding to the Spirit, we live out our true freedom. Takeaways: Freedom in Christ isn't about following rules or rebelling against them—it's about being reshaped by the Spirit. If our lives are marked by jealousy, strife, and pride, we may be walking in the flesh. But if they’re marked by peace, patience, and love, the Spirit is at work in us. This chapter invites us to examine not just what we do, but what we’re becoming. What kind of fruit is your life growing? Let’s reject both the chains of performance and the illusion of self-indulgence. True freedom is found in surrender—and it’s worth living for. Download blank templates, schedules here: https://schmern2.notion.site/Download... Logos RAMPS Workflow - RAMPS Bible Study - The Bible in Small Steps in Logos Workflows Jill’s Links https://jillfromthenorthwoods.com/    / @smallstepswithgod   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smallste...   / schmern   Email the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.com “Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.” Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers. “The Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® http://netbible.com copyright ©1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved”. Bible Maps and images used with permission from https://www.bible.ca/maps/ or https://www.freebibleimages.org/illus... Copyright 2014 Faithlife / Logos Bible Software. Free for non-commercial use by individuals or organizations. May be presented before live audiences; may be posted on social media; may be re-distributed. May not be used commercially. May not be modified or included in published works without permission; contact permissions@faithlife.com. Attribute as: “Copyright 2014 Faithlife / Logos Bible Software ()”. By choosing to watch this video or listen to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are doing so of your own free will. The content shared here reflects personal experiences and opinions and is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. I am not a licensed healthcare provider, psychiatrist, or counselor. Any advice or suggestions offered should not be considered a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. You are solely responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content.