Life in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-26)

The Christian Life is lived out in the Spirit of God.

I. There's a War Going On
  A. The Two Sides (5:16-18; cf. Genesis 1; John 1:14; Deu 1:30; Zec 4:6)
  B. The Works of the Flesh (5:19-21; cf. Rom 1:19, 32)
  C. The Fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23)
  
II. Road to Victory
  A. The Crucified Flesh (5:24; cf. Gal 2:20, 6:14; Rom 6:6-7)
  B. Living by the Spirit (5:16, 18, 25)
  C. Walking Together (5:26)

The Third Commandment (HC 99-102)

The Third Commandment (HC 99-102)

99. What is required in the third Commandment?

100. Is the profaning of God’s name, by swearing and cursing, so grievous a sin that His wrath is kindled against those also who do not help as much as they can to hinder and forbid it?

101. But may we swear reverently by the name of God?

102. May we swear by “the saints” or by any other creatures?

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