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NASB	Galatians 5:1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
AMPLIFIED	Galatians 5:1 IN [this] freedom Christ has made us free [and completely liberated us]; stand fast then, and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery [which you have once put off].

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Question:	what does chapter 5 -13 mean
Answer:	Hi, catholic... Welcome to the forum! Galatians is dealing with the problem of people teaching that one must add behaviors to the work of God to make it effective. Specifically, they were calling people to walk in the various aspects of the ceremonial and dietary laws of Moses. Paul points out the addition of works demolishes grace, turning a gift into a wage. Christians are liberated to walk in good works as a consequence of redemption. Any human's good works would be utterly inadequate to achieve righteousness. Christ's works were utterly righteous -- in commission and omission. God applies that righteousness to us unto redemption. Consequently, we are liberated to live in our new nature. In this, we are not to please ourselves, let alone make accommodate our flesh, but rather to make use of our liberty for the benefit of others. I hope that helps. Ask me if any of the terms that I used need explanation. In Him, Doc

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Sat 06/2/01, 9:46pm

What is a yoke of slavery? (?)

Sun 08/12/01, 10:32pm

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Mon 07/8/02, 9:48am

freedom meaning? (?)

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what is a response to the interpretation (?)

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Question on interpretation (?)

Sun 08/10/08, 6:17am

Question on interpretation (?)

Sun 08/10/08, 6:17am

what does chapter 5 -13 mean (?)

Sat 03/17/12, 1:19am

Hi, catholic... Welcome to the forum!...

Sat 03/17/12, 9:47am

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