The Fruit of the SpiritGalatians 5:16-26

A Spiritual Conflict Between the Flesh

and Spirit• The conflict exists within each of us! (17)

A Spiritual Conflict Between the Flesh

and Spirit• The conflict exists within each of us! (17)• The works of the flesh are evident (19-21)• The end of fleshly lusts (21)

A Spiritual Conflict Between the Flesh

and Spirit• The conflict exists within each of us! (17)• The works of the flesh are evident (19-21)• The end of fleshly lusts (21)

• The fruit of the Spirit in contrast (22-23)• “Against such there is no law” (23)

A Spiritual Conflict Between the Flesh

and Spirit• The conflict exists within each of us! (17)• The works of the flesh are evident (19-21)• The end of fleshly lusts (21)

• The fruit of the Spirit in contrast (22-23)• “Against such there is no law” (23)

• The victory of the Spirit over the flesh (24-25, cf. 16)

A Spiritual Conflict Between the Flesh

and Spirit• The conflict exists within each of us! (17)• The works of the flesh are evident (19-21)• The end of fleshly lusts (21)

• The fruit of the Spirit in contrast (22-23)• “Against such there is no law” (23)

• The victory of the Spirit over the flesh (24-25, cf. 16)

• The problem of pride and envy - carnal (26)

Peace“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts,

to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”

(Colossians 3:15)

PeaceSynonyms: tranquility, harmony, concord,

prosperity, felicity~ used by Thayer

Fruit of the Spirit - Peace

Fruit of the Spirit - Peace

• Three Concepts embraced by Peace:• Peace with God (Ephesians 2:14)

Fruit of the Spirit - Peace

• Three Concepts embraced by Peace:• Peace with God (Ephesians 2:14)• Peace with one’s fellow man (Romans

12:18; Hebrews 12:14)

Fruit of the Spirit - Peace

• Three Concepts embraced by Peace:• Peace with God (Ephesians 2:14)• Peace with one’s fellow man (Romans

12:18; Hebrews 12:14)• Peace with Self (Philippians 4:6-7)

Fruit of the Spirit - Peace

• Three Concepts embraced by Peace:• Peace with God (Ephesians 2:14)• Peace with one’s fellow man (Romans

12:18; Hebrews 12:14)• Peace with Self (Philippians 4:6-7)

• This fruit in combat with the lusts of the flesh!• Adultery, fornication, hatred, contentions,

outbursts of wrath, dissensions

Fruit of the Spirit - Peace

• Three Concepts embraced by Peace:• Peace with God (Ephesians 2:14)• Peace with one’s fellow man (Romans

12:18; Hebrews 12:14)• Peace with Self (Philippians 4:6-7)

• This fruit in combat with the lusts of the flesh!• Adultery, fornication, hatred, contentions,

outbursts of wrath, dissensions• Jealousy, selfish ambitions, envy

ConclusionGalatians 5:16-26