Don McClain

1

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - 9/16/2007

1

““Fulfilling The Law of Christ”Fulfilling The Law of Christ”““Fulfilling The Law of Christ”Fulfilling The Law of Christ”

Galatians 6:1-10Galatians 6:1-10

Paul Defends His Apostleship - (1:11-2:21)Paul Defends His Apostleship - (1:11-2:21)Promise of Abraham Not Through The Law Promise of Abraham Not Through The Law But Through Faith In Christ! - (3:1-29)But Through Faith In Christ! - (3:1-29)In Christ We Are Adopted As Sons & Heirs In Christ We Are Adopted As Sons & Heirs of God Through Christ! - (3:26-4:7)of God Through Christ! - (3:26-4:7)Paul’s Concern For The Churches! - (4:8-Paul’s Concern For The Churches! - (4:8-20)20)““Allegory of Hagar & Sarah”—(4:21-31)Allegory of Hagar & Sarah”—(4:21-31)““Stand Fast—Don’t Fall!” - 5:1-7Stand Fast—Don’t Fall!” - 5:1-7““Sin of Hindering Others” - 5:8-15Sin of Hindering Others” - 5:8-15““The Flesh, (Law), & Spirit, (Gospel), The Flesh, (Law), & Spirit, (Gospel), Produce Different Things” - 5:16-26Produce Different Things” - 5:16-26

Paul Defends His Apostleship - (1:11-2:21)Paul Defends His Apostleship - (1:11-2:21)Promise of Abraham Not Through The Law Promise of Abraham Not Through The Law But Through Faith In Christ! - (3:1-29)But Through Faith In Christ! - (3:1-29)In Christ We Are Adopted As Sons & Heirs In Christ We Are Adopted As Sons & Heirs of God Through Christ! - (3:26-4:7)of God Through Christ! - (3:26-4:7)Paul’s Concern For The Churches! - (4:8-Paul’s Concern For The Churches! - (4:8-20)20)““Allegory of Hagar & Sarah”—(4:21-31)Allegory of Hagar & Sarah”—(4:21-31)““Stand Fast—Don’t Fall!” - 5:1-7Stand Fast—Don’t Fall!” - 5:1-7““Sin of Hindering Others” - 5:8-15Sin of Hindering Others” - 5:8-15““The Flesh, (Law), & Spirit, (Gospel), The Flesh, (Law), & Spirit, (Gospel), Produce Different Things” - 5:16-26Produce Different Things” - 5:16-26

““Are We Bearing The Fruit of The Are We Bearing The Fruit of The Flesh or Spirit?” - 5:19-26Flesh or Spirit?” - 5:19-26


Works Works of the of the FleshFlesh

Fruit of Fruit of the the

SpiritSpirit

The Nature of The Fruit Produced Is The Nature of The Fruit Produced Is Dependent Upon Which System One Dependent Upon Which System One

Follows!Follows!


Follows!Follows!



✴ Works of The flesh, (Law), Works of The flesh, (Law), cannot cannot deliver from sin, or give one power over deliver from sin, or give one power over sin - Thus the fruit of the system of the sin - Thus the fruit of the system of the flesh, (Law) leaves one in a sinful state.flesh, (Law) leaves one in a sinful state.

✴ Fruit of The Spirit - Fruit of The Spirit - Such character Such character traits fulfill rather than violate God’s traits fulfill rather than violate God’s law - thus answering the Judaizer’s law - thus answering the Judaizer’s claim that the gospel did not provide claim that the gospel did not provide what was necessary to moral & godly what was necessary to moral & godly living.living.These Traits Destroy, These Traits Destroy, Replace, & Prevent Works of the Replace, & Prevent Works of the Flesh!Flesh!

✴ Works of The flesh, (Law), Works of The flesh, (Law), cannot cannot deliver from sin, or give one power over deliver from sin, or give one power over sin - Thus the fruit of the system of the sin - Thus the fruit of the system of the flesh, (Law) leaves one in a sinful state.flesh, (Law) leaves one in a sinful state.

✴ Fruit of The Spirit - Fruit of The Spirit - Such character Such character traits fulfill rather than violate God’s traits fulfill rather than violate God’s law - thus answering the Judaizer’s law - thus answering the Judaizer’s claim that the gospel did not provide claim that the gospel did not provide what was necessary to moral & godly what was necessary to moral & godly living.living.These Traits Destroy, These Traits Destroy, Replace, & Prevent Works of the Replace, & Prevent Works of the Flesh!Flesh!




Follows!Follows!


Follows!Follows!

LoveJoyPeaceLongsufferingGentlenessGoodnessFaithMeeknessTemperance

LoveJoyPeaceLongsufferingGentlenessGoodnessFaithMeeknessTemperance

AdulteryFornicationUncleannessLasciviousnessIdolatry EnvyingsWitchcraft MurdersHatred DrunkennessVariance RevellingsEmulations Such LikeWrathStrifeSeditionsHeresies

AdulteryFornicationUncleannessLasciviousnessIdolatry EnvyingsWitchcraft MurdersHatred DrunkennessVariance RevellingsEmulations Such LikeWrathStrifeSeditionsHeresies



THESE Destroy, Replace, & Prevent THESE Destroy, Replace, & Prevent THESETHESE

THESE Destroy, Replace, & Prevent THESE Destroy, Replace, & Prevent THESETHESE

Practical Application of Christian Practical Application of Christian Liberty – Galatians 5,6Liberty – Galatians 5,6

Practical Application of Christian Practical Application of Christian Liberty – Galatians 5,6Liberty – Galatians 5,6

““Fulfilling The Law of Christ” - 6:1-10Fulfilling The Law of Christ” - 6:1-10““Fulfilling The Law of Christ” - 6:1-10Fulfilling The Law of Christ” - 6:1-10

Personal Responsibility Cannot Personal Responsibility Cannot Be Shifted –Be Shifted –

✴ Standing fast in the liberty by Standing fast in the liberty by which Christ has made us free – which Christ has made us free – 5:1-6 (cf 1:6-9; 3:26,27)Fulfilling 5:1-6 (cf 1:6-9; 3:26,27)Fulfilling the “Law of Love” – 5:7-15Walking the “Law of Love” – 5:7-15Walking in the Spirit – 5:16-26in the Spirit – 5:16-26

✴ Fulfilling the law of Christ - 6:1-10Fulfilling the law of Christ - 6:1-10

Personal Responsibility Cannot Personal Responsibility Cannot Be Shifted –Be Shifted –

✴ Standing fast in the liberty by Standing fast in the liberty by which Christ has made us free – which Christ has made us free – 5:1-6 (cf 1:6-9; 3:26,27)Fulfilling 5:1-6 (cf 1:6-9; 3:26,27)Fulfilling the “Law of Love” – 5:7-15Walking the “Law of Love” – 5:7-15Walking in the Spirit – 5:16-26in the Spirit – 5:16-26

✴ Fulfilling the law of Christ - 6:1-10Fulfilling the law of Christ - 6:1-10

Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 1 1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who trespass, you who areare spiritual restore spiritual restore

such a one in a spirit of gentleness, such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be considering yourself lest you also be

tempted. tempted. 2 2 Bear one another's burdens, Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 3 For if For if anyone thinks himself to be something, anyone thinks himself to be something,

when he is nothing, he deceives when he is nothing, he deceives himself. himself.

Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 1 1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who trespass, you who areare spiritual restore spiritual restore

such a one in a spirit of gentleness, such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be considering yourself lest you also be

tempted. tempted. 2 2 Bear one another's burdens, Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 3 For if For if anyone thinks himself to be something, anyone thinks himself to be something,

when he is nothing, he deceives when he is nothing, he deceives himself. himself.

Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 4 4 But let each one examine his own But let each one examine his own

work, and then he will have work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not rejoicing in himself alone, and not

in another. in another. 5 5 For each one shall bear For each one shall bear his own load. his own load. 6 6 Let him who is Let him who is

taught the word share in all good taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. things with him who teaches.

Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 4 4 But let each one examine his own But let each one examine his own

work, and then he will have work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not rejoicing in himself alone, and not

in another. in another. 5 5 For each one shall bear For each one shall bear his own load. his own load. 6 6 Let him who is Let him who is

taught the word share in all good taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. things with him who teaches.

Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 7 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 8

For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the reap corruption, but he who sows to the

Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 9

And let us not grow weary while doing good, And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not for in due season we shall reap if we do not

lose heart. lose heart. 10 10 Therefore, as we have Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. to those who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) Galatians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 7 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 8

For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the reap corruption, but he who sows to the

Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 9

And let us not grow weary while doing good, And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not for in due season we shall reap if we do not

lose heart. lose heart. 10 10 Therefore, as we have Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. to those who are of the household of faith.

Bearing One Another’s Burdens (6:1-2)Bearing One Another’s Burdens (6:1-2)Bearing One Another’s Burdens (6:1-2)Bearing One Another’s Burdens (6:1-2)


Restoring one overtaken in any Restoring one overtaken in any trespass – (1)trespass – (1)

✴ One who has stumbled One who has stumbled – (Gal 2:11-14; – (Gal 2:11-14; Jam 5:19,20; Mat 18:15-17; Luke 15:4-Jam 5:19,20; Mat 18:15-17; Luke 15:4-7)7)Duty of the spiritualDuty of the spiritual – (5:22,23; Rom. – (5:22,23; Rom. 15:1)15:1)Spirit of gentlenessSpirit of gentleness – “with love, – “with love, gentleness, humility, and patience, a gentleness, humility, and patience, a readiness to forgive when wrong has readiness to forgive when wrong has been done”— Barnes' (5:23; 1 Cor. 4:21; been done”— Barnes' (5:23; 1 Cor. 4:21; 2 Thes 3:15; 2 Tim 2:25; James 2 Thes 3:15; 2 Tim 2:25; James 3:13)3:13)Consider selfConsider self – (Mat 7:1-5; 1 Cor. – (Mat 7:1-5; 1 Cor. 10:12)10:12)

Restoring one overtaken in any Restoring one overtaken in any trespass – (1)trespass – (1)

✴ One who has stumbled One who has stumbled – (Gal 2:11-14; – (Gal 2:11-14; Jam 5:19,20; Mat 18:15-17; Luke 15:4-Jam 5:19,20; Mat 18:15-17; Luke 15:4-7)7)Duty of the spiritualDuty of the spiritual – (5:22,23; Rom. – (5:22,23; Rom. 15:1)15:1)Spirit of gentlenessSpirit of gentleness – “with love, – “with love, gentleness, humility, and patience, a gentleness, humility, and patience, a readiness to forgive when wrong has readiness to forgive when wrong has been done”— Barnes' (5:23; 1 Cor. 4:21; been done”— Barnes' (5:23; 1 Cor. 4:21; 2 Thes 3:15; 2 Tim 2:25; James 2 Thes 3:15; 2 Tim 2:25; James 3:13)3:13)Consider selfConsider self – (Mat 7:1-5; 1 Cor. – (Mat 7:1-5; 1 Cor. 10:12)10:12)

Bearing One Another’s Burdens (6:1-2)Bearing One Another’s Burdens (6:1-2)Bearing One Another’s Burdens (6:1-2)Bearing One Another’s Burdens (6:1-2)


• Fulfilling The Law of Christ – Fulfilling The Law of Christ – (2)(2)Bear – Bear – to support, sustain, help to support, sustain, help hold up - (Gal 5:13,14; Rom. 15:1; 1 hold up - (Gal 5:13,14; Rom. 15:1; 1 Thes 5:14)Thes 5:14)Burdens – Burdens – aide one another aide one another in overcoming temptations, trials, in overcoming temptations, trials, hardships, weaknesses, etc. - (Rom hardships, weaknesses, etc. - (Rom 8:35-39; Heb. 12:1-15)8:35-39; Heb. 12:1-15)Law of Christ – Law of Christ – the Gospel, a law of love, serving the Gospel, a law of love, serving others instead of ourselves - (5:13; others instead of ourselves - (5:13; John 13:34; Phili 2:1-8; 1 John 3:16-19; John 13:34; Phili 2:1-8; 1 John 3:16-19; 4:7-11)4:7-11)

• Fulfilling The Law of Christ – Fulfilling The Law of Christ – (2)(2)Bear – Bear – to support, sustain, help to support, sustain, help hold up - (Gal 5:13,14; Rom. 15:1; 1 hold up - (Gal 5:13,14; Rom. 15:1; 1 Thes 5:14)Thes 5:14)Burdens – Burdens – aide one another aide one another in overcoming temptations, trials, in overcoming temptations, trials, hardships, weaknesses, etc. - (Rom hardships, weaknesses, etc. - (Rom 8:35-39; Heb. 12:1-15)8:35-39; Heb. 12:1-15)Law of Christ – Law of Christ – the Gospel, a law of love, serving the Gospel, a law of love, serving others instead of ourselves - (5:13; others instead of ourselves - (5:13; John 13:34; Phili 2:1-8; 1 John 3:16-19; John 13:34; Phili 2:1-8; 1 John 3:16-19; 4:7-11)4:7-11)

Bearing Our Own Burdens (6:3-5)Bearing Our Own Burdens (6:3-5)Bearing Our Own Burdens (6:3-5)Bearing Our Own Burdens (6:3-5)


• Watch Out For Pride –Watch Out For Pride –The danger The danger of self deception – [3] of self deception – [3] we need to we need to see ourselves as we really are – none see ourselves as we really are – none of us are above falling - (Gal 5:26; 1 of us are above falling - (Gal 5:26; 1 Cor 10:12; Jam 1:21-25)Cor 10:12; Jam 1:21-25)





✴ Examine our own work – [4] Examine our own work – [4] Faith, Faith, obedience, work, worship, (2 Cor. obedience, work, worship, (2 Cor. 13:5; Mat. 7:1-5; Rom 2; 14:10-13)13:5; Mat. 7:1-5; Rom 2; 14:10-13)


✴ Examine our own work – [4] Examine our own work – [4] Faith, Faith, obedience, work, worship, (2 Cor. obedience, work, worship, (2 Cor. 13:5; Mat. 7:1-5; Rom 2; 14:10-13)13:5; Mat. 7:1-5; Rom 2; 14:10-13)




✴ Examine our own work – [4] Examine our own work – [4] Faith, Faith, obedience, work, worship, (2 Cor. obedience, work, worship, (2 Cor. 13:5; Mat. 7:1-5; Rom 2; 14:10-13:5; Mat. 7:1-5; Rom 2; 14:10-13)13)Each one shall bear his own Each one shall bear his own burden – [5] burden – [5] We are responsible for We are responsible for ourselves - (Rom 14:7,8,10-12)ourselves - (Rom 14:7,8,10-12)


✴ Examine our own work – [4] Examine our own work – [4] Faith, Faith, obedience, work, worship, (2 Cor. obedience, work, worship, (2 Cor. 13:5; Mat. 7:1-5; Rom 2; 14:10-13:5; Mat. 7:1-5; Rom 2; 14:10-13)13)Each one shall bear his own Each one shall bear his own burden – [5] burden – [5] We are responsible for We are responsible for ourselves - (Rom 14:7,8,10-12)ourselves - (Rom 14:7,8,10-12)

Bearing The Teachers Burden (6:6)Bearing The Teachers Burden (6:6)Bearing The Teachers Burden (6:6)Bearing The Teachers Burden (6:6)


• Share With Him Who Teaches – Share With Him Who Teaches – (6)(6)Let him who is taught share - Let him who is taught share - A A continuation of the idea of bearing continuation of the idea of bearing burdens and putting the fruit of the burdens and putting the fruit of the Spirit into practiceSpirit into practiceShare all good Share all good things with the teacher - things with the teacher - If one is If one is taught the Word, then he has had a taught the Word, then he has had a burden lifted – when the one taught is burden lifted – when the one taught is faithful and supportive – he/ she lifts faithful and supportive – he/ she lifts one of the teachers burdens - 1 Cor one of the teachers burdens - 1 Cor 9:7-14; Phili 4:1,15-18; 1 Tim 5:17,18; 9:7-14; Phili 4:1,15-18; 1 Tim 5:17,18; 3 Jn 1:43 Jn 1:4

• Share With Him Who Teaches – Share With Him Who Teaches – (6)(6)Let him who is taught share - Let him who is taught share - A A continuation of the idea of bearing continuation of the idea of bearing burdens and putting the fruit of the burdens and putting the fruit of the Spirit into practiceSpirit into practiceShare all good Share all good things with the teacher - things with the teacher - If one is If one is taught the Word, then he has had a taught the Word, then he has had a burden lifted – when the one taught is burden lifted – when the one taught is faithful and supportive – he/ she lifts faithful and supportive – he/ she lifts one of the teachers burdens - 1 Cor one of the teachers burdens - 1 Cor 9:7-14; Phili 4:1,15-18; 1 Tim 5:17,18; 9:7-14; Phili 4:1,15-18; 1 Tim 5:17,18; 3 Jn 1:43 Jn 1:4

Reaping What We Sow (6:7-10)Reaping What We Sow (6:7-10)Reaping What We Sow (6:7-10)Reaping What We Sow (6:7-10)


Do Not Be Deceived – (7)Do Not Be Deceived – (7)A A warning often given – warning often given – The fate of the The fate of the unrighteous – 1 Cor 6:9-11unrighteous – 1 Cor 6:9-11The danger of ungodly friends – 1 Cor 15:33The danger of ungodly friends – 1 Cor 15:33

The deception of temptation – Jam 1:13-16The deception of temptation – Jam 1:13-16

The danger of beguiling words – Ep 5:6; Co The danger of beguiling words – Ep 5:6; Co 2:4 2:4

The deceitfulness of sin - Heb 3:13; 1 Jn 1:8The deceitfulness of sin - Heb 3:13; 1 Jn 1:8

Hearers but not doers – James 1:22,26Hearers but not doers – James 1:22,26

Deceived into thinking that those who Deceived into thinking that those who practice righteousness are not really practice righteousness are not really righteous – 1 Jn 3:7righteous – 1 Jn 3:7

Do Not Be Deceived – (7)Do Not Be Deceived – (7)A A warning often given – warning often given – The fate of the The fate of the unrighteous – 1 Cor 6:9-11unrighteous – 1 Cor 6:9-11The danger of ungodly friends – 1 Cor 15:33The danger of ungodly friends – 1 Cor 15:33

The deception of temptation – Jam 1:13-16The deception of temptation – Jam 1:13-16

The danger of beguiling words – Ep 5:6; Co The danger of beguiling words – Ep 5:6; Co 2:4 2:4

The deceitfulness of sin - Heb 3:13; 1 Jn 1:8The deceitfulness of sin - Heb 3:13; 1 Jn 1:8

Hearers but not doers – James 1:22,26Hearers but not doers – James 1:22,26

Deceived into thinking that those who Deceived into thinking that those who practice righteousness are not really practice righteousness are not really righteous – 1 Jn 3:7righteous – 1 Jn 3:7



God Is Not Mocked – (7)God Is Not Mocked – (7)Lit. “to Lit. “to turn up the nose at” – turn up the nose at” – “the “the reference is not to verbal scoffing, but reference is not to verbal scoffing, but to the despising of God by a man’s to the despising of God by a man’s being, by his whole manner of life” being, by his whole manner of life” (TDNT) (TDNT) Job 13:8 - . . . will ye contend for God? Job 13:8 - . . . will ye contend for God? Jude 1:18 — How that they told you there should Jude 1:18 — How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. By being immoral, impure their own ungodly lusts. By being immoral, impure & covetous - (Ep 5:3)Participating in or approving of & covetous - (Ep 5:3)Participating in or approving of any sinful conduct (Eph. 5:1-18; Rom 1:28-32)any sinful conduct (Eph. 5:1-18; Rom 1:28-32)

God Is Not Mocked – (7)God Is Not Mocked – (7)Lit. “to Lit. “to turn up the nose at” – turn up the nose at” – “the “the reference is not to verbal scoffing, but reference is not to verbal scoffing, but to the despising of God by a man’s to the despising of God by a man’s being, by his whole manner of life” being, by his whole manner of life” (TDNT) (TDNT) Job 13:8 - . . . will ye contend for God? Job 13:8 - . . . will ye contend for God? Jude 1:18 — How that they told you there should Jude 1:18 — How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. By being immoral, impure their own ungodly lusts. By being immoral, impure & covetous - (Ep 5:3)Participating in or approving of & covetous - (Ep 5:3)Participating in or approving of any sinful conduct (Eph. 5:1-18; Rom 1:28-32)any sinful conduct (Eph. 5:1-18; Rom 1:28-32)



• We Are All Sowing – but to What?We Are All Sowing – but to What?Sow the flesh (works of the flesh) Sow the flesh (works of the flesh) now - now - reap corruption / eternal reap corruption / eternal separation from God in hell – (5:16-21; 2 separation from God in hell – (5:16-21; 2 Thes 1:7-9)Thes 1:7-9)Sow the Spirit (fruit of Sow the Spirit (fruit of the Spirit) now - the Spirit) now - reap eternal life – reap eternal life – (5:16-18,22-25; Rom 2:7,10; 1 Pet 1:3-(5:16-18,22-25; Rom 2:7,10; 1 Pet 1:3-9)9)I will reap what I have sown – not I will reap what I have sown – not what you have sown –what you have sown – Rom. 2:5-11; Rom. 2:5-11; 14:10-12; 2 Cor. 5:10; Mat 25:31-46; 14:10-12; 2 Cor. 5:10; Mat 25:31-46; John 5:28,29John 5:28,29

• We Are All Sowing – but to What?We Are All Sowing – but to What?Sow the flesh (works of the flesh) Sow the flesh (works of the flesh) now - now - reap corruption / eternal reap corruption / eternal separation from God in hell – (5:16-21; 2 separation from God in hell – (5:16-21; 2 Thes 1:7-9)Thes 1:7-9)Sow the Spirit (fruit of Sow the Spirit (fruit of the Spirit) now - the Spirit) now - reap eternal life – reap eternal life – (5:16-18,22-25; Rom 2:7,10; 1 Pet 1:3-(5:16-18,22-25; Rom 2:7,10; 1 Pet 1:3-9)9)I will reap what I have sown – not I will reap what I have sown – not what you have sown –what you have sown – Rom. 2:5-11; Rom. 2:5-11; 14:10-12; 2 Cor. 5:10; Mat 25:31-46; 14:10-12; 2 Cor. 5:10; Mat 25:31-46; John 5:28,29John 5:28,29

Works Works of the of the Flesh - Flesh -

HellHell

Fruit of Fruit of the the

Spirit - Spirit - HeavenHeaven





• Not To Grow Weary In Doing Not To Grow Weary In Doing GoodGoodIn due season we will reap In due season we will reap IF we do not lose heart – IF we do not lose heart – [9] [9] the the reward is later – not now – (Heb 11:13-reward is later – not now – (Heb 11:13-16; 1 Cor. 15:58; 2 Thes 3:13; James 16; 1 Cor. 15:58; 2 Thes 3:13; James 5:7; Heb 12:1-3)5:7; Heb 12:1-3)Todays Spiritually Minded Christian Can Todays Spiritually Minded Christian Can Become Weary And Lose HeartBecome Weary And Lose HeartThe Pull of The World - (Tempt. / Worries / The Pull of The World - (Tempt. / Worries / Struggles - 1 Jn 2:15-17; Mt 6:19-33; Ep 6:10-18)Struggles - 1 Jn 2:15-17; Mt 6:19-33; Ep 6:10-18)

Unfaithful brethren - Unfaithful brethren - PessimistsPessimists -(Num. 12,13; -(Num. 12,13; Phili 4:13) - Phili 4:13) - ApostatesApostates– (Demas - 2 Tim 4:10) - – (Demas - 2 Tim 4:10) - HypocritesHypocrites – (Gal 2:11-14) - – (Gal 2:11-14) - UnlovingUnloving – – (James 3:13) - (James 3:13) - ApatheticApathetic – (Rev. 3:14-17) – (Rev. 3:14-17)

• Not To Grow Weary In Doing Not To Grow Weary In Doing GoodGoodIn due season we will reap In due season we will reap IF we do not lose heart – IF we do not lose heart – [9] [9] the the reward is later – not now – (Heb 11:13-reward is later – not now – (Heb 11:13-16; 1 Cor. 15:58; 2 Thes 3:13; James 16; 1 Cor. 15:58; 2 Thes 3:13; James 5:7; Heb 12:1-3)5:7; Heb 12:1-3)Todays Spiritually Minded Christian Can Todays Spiritually Minded Christian Can Become Weary And Lose HeartBecome Weary And Lose HeartThe Pull of The World - (Tempt. / Worries / The Pull of The World - (Tempt. / Worries / Struggles - 1 Jn 2:15-17; Mt 6:19-33; Ep 6:10-18)Struggles - 1 Jn 2:15-17; Mt 6:19-33; Ep 6:10-18)

Unfaithful brethren - Unfaithful brethren - PessimistsPessimists -(Num. 12,13; -(Num. 12,13; Phili 4:13) - Phili 4:13) - ApostatesApostates– (Demas - 2 Tim 4:10) - – (Demas - 2 Tim 4:10) - HypocritesHypocrites – (Gal 2:11-14) - – (Gal 2:11-14) - UnlovingUnloving – – (James 3:13) - (James 3:13) - ApatheticApathetic – (Rev. 3:14-17) – (Rev. 3:14-17)



• Not To Grow Weary In Doing Not To Grow Weary In Doing GoodGoodWe as individuals MUST be We as individuals MUST be busy doing good – [10] busy doing good – [10] doing what is doing what is needed as opportunity presents itself / needed as opportunity presents itself / not necessarily what is desired – (Eccl. not necessarily what is desired – (Eccl. 9:10; Eph 5:16; Col. 4:5; Luke 6:45; 1 9:10; Eph 5:16; Col. 4:5; Luke 6:45; 1 Tim 5:15; 1 Thes 3:10; James Tim 5:15; 1 Thes 3:10; James 4:17)4:17)Especially to those who are of Especially to those who are of the household of faith –the household of faith – the principle the principle is seen in the physical family, (1 Tim is seen in the physical family, (1 Tim 5:8,16), and holds true in the spiritual 5:8,16), and holds true in the spiritual family – (Acts 2:44; 4:32ff)family – (Acts 2:44; 4:32ff)

• Not To Grow Weary In Doing Not To Grow Weary In Doing GoodGoodWe as individuals MUST be We as individuals MUST be busy doing good – [10] busy doing good – [10] doing what is doing what is needed as opportunity presents itself / needed as opportunity presents itself / not necessarily what is desired – (Eccl. not necessarily what is desired – (Eccl. 9:10; Eph 5:16; Col. 4:5; Luke 6:45; 1 9:10; Eph 5:16; Col. 4:5; Luke 6:45; 1 Tim 5:15; 1 Thes 3:10; James Tim 5:15; 1 Thes 3:10; James 4:17)4:17)Especially to those who are of Especially to those who are of the household of faith –the household of faith – the principle the principle is seen in the physical family, (1 Tim is seen in the physical family, (1 Tim 5:8,16), and holds true in the spiritual 5:8,16), and holds true in the spiritual family – (Acts 2:44; 4:32ff)family – (Acts 2:44; 4:32ff)

The Power of the Gospel The Power of the Gospel The Power of the Gospel The Power of the Gospel


✴ The Spirit Gave Life thru The Spirit Gave Life thru the Gospel—Follow It! - the Gospel—Follow It! - Rom 1:16,17; 6:1-23; 1 Rom 1:16,17; 6:1-23; 1 John 1:5-10; 2 John 1:9John 1:5-10; 2 John 1:9 Follow the Spirit - the Follow the Spirit - the gospel: gospel: Avoid Contention, Avoid Contention, Strife, Bitterness - Do Strife, Bitterness - Do Good! - Luke 18:10,11; 1 Good! - Luke 18:10,11; 1 Cor. 1:10-13; Gal 5:13-15Cor. 1:10-13; Gal 5:13-15

✴ The Spirit Gave Life thru The Spirit Gave Life thru the Gospel—Follow It! - the Gospel—Follow It! - Rom 1:16,17; 6:1-23; 1 Rom 1:16,17; 6:1-23; 1 John 1:5-10; 2 John 1:9John 1:5-10; 2 John 1:9 Follow the Spirit - the Follow the Spirit - the gospel: gospel: Avoid Contention, Avoid Contention, Strife, Bitterness - Do Strife, Bitterness - Do Good! - Luke 18:10,11; 1 Good! - Luke 18:10,11; 1 Cor. 1:10-13; Gal 5:13-15Cor. 1:10-13; Gal 5:13-15


One Day We Will One Day We Will Reap What We Have Reap What We Have Sown What Are You Sown What Are You Sowing? For Whom Sowing? For Whom Are You Living?Are You Living?

One Day We Will One Day We Will Reap What We Have Reap What We Have Sown What Are You Sown What Are You Sowing? For Whom Sowing? For Whom Are You Living?Are You Living?

The Power of the Gospel The Power of the Gospel The Power of the Gospel The Power of the Gospel

Galatians 3:26-29 (NKJV) Galatians 3:26-29 (NKJV) 2626 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

2727 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. put on Christ. 2828 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female;

for you are all one in Christ Jesus. for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 2929 And if you are And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs

according to the promise. according to the promise.

Galatians 3:26-29 (NKJV) Galatians 3:26-29 (NKJV) 2626 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

2727 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. put on Christ. 2828 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female;

for you are all one in Christ Jesus. for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 2929 And if you are And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs

according to the promise. according to the promise.

Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) 99 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) 99 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Charts by Don McClainCharts by Don McClainPrepared September 7,8, 2013Preached September 8, 2013West Prepared September 7,8, 2013Preached September 8, 2013West

65th Street church of ChristP.O. Box 190062Little Rock AR 65th Street church of ChristP.O. Box 190062Little Rock AR 72219501-568-1062Prepared using KeynoteEmail – 72219501-568-1062Prepared using KeynoteEmail –

[email protected] More Keynote, PPT & Audio Sermons:http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/

Charts by Don McClainCharts by Don McClainPrepared September 7,8, 2013Preached September 8, 2013West Prepared September 7,8, 2013Preached September 8, 2013West

65th Street church of ChristP.O. Box 190062Little Rock AR 65th Street church of ChristP.O. Box 190062Little Rock AR 72219501-568-1062Prepared using KeynoteEmail – 72219501-568-1062Prepared using KeynoteEmail –

[email protected] More Keynote, PPT & Audio Sermons:http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/

Note – Many of the transition effects used in this presentation will be lost using PPT 2007 ViewerNote – Many of the transition effects used in this presentation will be lost using PPT 2007 Viewerhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cb9bf144-1076-4615-9951-http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cb9bf144-1076-4615-9951-

294eeb832823&displaylang=en294eeb832823&displaylang=en

Note – Many of the transition effects used in this presentation will be lost using PPT 2007 ViewerNote – Many of the transition effects used in this presentation will be lost using PPT 2007 Viewerhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cb9bf144-1076-4615-9951-http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cb9bf144-1076-4615-9951-

294eeb832823&displaylang=en294eeb832823&displaylang=en

Reaping What We SowReaping What We SowReaping What We SowReaping What We Sow


http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/

http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/

Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) 8 8 Owe no one anything except to love one Owe no one anything except to love one

another, for he who loves another has another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. fulfilled the law. 9 9 For the commandments, For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not commit adultery,"

"You shall not murder," "You shall "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not bear not steal," "You shall not bear false witness," "You shall not false witness," "You shall not covet,"covet," and if and if there isthere is any other any other

commandment, are commandment, are allall summed up in this summed up in this saying, namely, saying, namely, "You shall love your "You shall love your

neighbor as yourself."neighbor as yourself."

Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) 8 8 Owe no one anything except to love one Owe no one anything except to love one

another, for he who loves another has another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. fulfilled the law. 9 9 For the commandments, For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not commit adultery,"

"You shall not murder," "You shall "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not bear not steal," "You shall not bear false witness," "You shall not false witness," "You shall not covet,"covet," and if and if there isthere is any other any other

commandment, are commandment, are allall summed up in this summed up in this saying, namely, saying, namely, "You shall love your "You shall love your

neighbor as yourself."neighbor as yourself."

Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) 10 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; Love does no harm to a neighbor;

therefore love therefore love isis the fulfillment of the the fulfillment of the law. law. 11 11 And And dodo this, knowing the time, this, knowing the time,

that now that now it isit is high time to awake out of high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation sleep; for now our salvation isis nearer nearer

than when we than when we firstfirst believed. believed. 12 12 The night The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us cast off the works of darkness, and

let us put on the armor of light.let us put on the armor of light.

Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) 10 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; Love does no harm to a neighbor;

therefore love therefore love isis the fulfillment of the the fulfillment of the law. law. 11 11 And And dodo this, knowing the time, this, knowing the time,

that now that now it isit is high time to awake out of high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation sleep; for now our salvation isis nearer nearer

than when we than when we firstfirst believed. believed. 12 12 The night The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us cast off the works of darkness, and

let us put on the armor of light.let us put on the armor of light.

Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) 13 13 Let us walk properly, as in the Let us walk properly, as in the

day, not in revelry and day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. lust, not in strife and envy. 14 14 But But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and

make no provision for the flesh, to make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill itsfulfill its lusts. lusts.

Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) Romans 13:8-14 (NKJV) 13 13 Let us walk properly, as in the Let us walk properly, as in the

day, not in revelry and day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. lust, not in strife and envy. 14 14 But But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and

make no provision for the flesh, to make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill itsfulfill its lusts. lusts.

Don McClain

Documents

Transcript of Don McClain