The Life of Freedom (preaching resource for 7/6/25, fourth Sunday after Pentecost)

This post exegetes Galatians 5:26-6:18, providing context for the Epistles reading on 7/6/25. the fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Insights are drawn from "The Message of Galatians" by John Stott, "The IVP New Testament Commentary" by G. Walter Hansen, and "The Expositors Bible Commentary." "The Apostle Paul" by Rembrandt (public domain via Wikimedia Commons) Introduction In Galatians chapter 5 Paul defines and defends our freedom in Christ. But what does that freedom look like in everyday life? Paul tells us in Galatians chapter 6. 1. Loving relationships Galatians 5:26-6:5 Life in Christ, in step with the Holy Spirit, looks like loving relationships. Paul illustrates this point by examining relationships among Christian brothers and sisters. He shows how Christians should not treat one another, then how they should. a. How Christians should not treat one another (5:26) Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Here’s ...