INTRODUCTION

1. The Call to Stand Fast Galatians 5

a) To stand firm

b) To stand strong

c) To stand faithful

2. Standing Fast

a) In our faith

b) In our liberty Galatians 5:1

3. The danger of not standing fast

a) We can fall

b) We can fall from grace Galatians 5:4

 

THE PRACTICE OF STANDING FAST

1. To Wait for the hope of righteousness by faith

a) To wait eagerly Galatians 5:5b

b) Through the Spirit Galatians 5:5a

2. To Walk in the Spirit

a) To not yield to the flesh Galatians 5:17

b) To yield to the Spirit

3. To be led by the Spirit Galatians 5:18; Romans 8:14

a) Not by the Law

b) Not under the law

c) There is the Law of the Spirit Romans 8:2

4. To cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit

a) Love

b) Joy

c) Peace

d) Longsuffering

e) Kindness

f) Goodness

g) Faithfulness

h) Gentleness

i) Self-control Galatians 5:22-23

5. To live in the Spirit

To live in the Spirit is to walk in the Spirit Galatians 5:25

 

THE WILL OF GOD TO GIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. The Promise of the Father Acts 1:4-5

a) As taught by the Lord Jesus

b) His role as Helper is vital John 14:15-18, 26

2. The Power of the Spirit Acts 1:8

a) To live out our faith

b) To be witnesses

3. The Outpouring of the Spirit Acts 2:1-17

a) As Fulfilment of prophecy

b) As an Example of power

c) As an Encouragement

 

EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE WHO STOOD FAST IN THE SPIRIT

1. The Disciples at the newly found Jerusalem Church Acts 2:1-3

2. The Apostle Peter

a) Filled with the Spirit of God Acts 4:8

b) Boldness of the Church Acts 4:31

3. The Seven assistants of the Apostles Acts 6:5

 

CONCLUSION

1. Let us cast aside:

a) Ignorance

b) Doubt

c) Unbelief