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<p>The power of practical living)</p><p><br></p><p>I. The New Life in Christ - vv. 1-4</p><p>1. Once raised with Christ - v. 1a</p><p>2. Start seeking - v. 1b</p><p>3. Position of Christ - v. 1c</p><p>4. Heavenly mindset - vv. 2-4</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>II. The Old Life in Adam - vv. 5-11</p><p>1. Kill the sin within - v. 5</p><p>2. Take seriously the consequences - v. 6</p><p>3. The Past is a problem - vv. 7-8</p><p>4. Do not lie to one another - v. 9</p><p>5. Honor God’s Image - vv. 10-12</p><p>6. Bearing with one another (forgiveness) - v. 13</p><p>7. Love one another (unity) - v. 14 </p><p>8. The Peace of Christ Rule (unity) - v. 15</p><p>9. The Word of God Dwell (richly) - v. 16-17</p><p>10. Teaching one another </p><p>11. Admonishing one another </p><p>In all Wisdom (not folly) </p><p>The Motive (in the Name of)</p><p>The Attitude (gratitude)</p><p><br></p>

<p>I. The Obituary: Paul was born by the name Saul in the great city of Tarsus in Cilicia around 5 AD. Paul was executed for his faith in the city of Rome as a martyr under Emperor Nero (circa 67 AD). Paul was born a Roman citizen and trained as a strict Pharisee under the leadership of Gamaliel. He was a skilled tent maker, follower of the risen Christ, Apostle, Missionary, and human author of at least 13 New Testament books (Romans, I & II Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thessalonians, I & II Timothy, Titus, Philemon, and possibly Hebrews). Prior to his conversion to Christ on a Damascus road he was an aggressive persecutor of the early church. Paul became the most influential proponent of Christianity, preaching the gospel of grace through faith, not by the works of the law. He endured severe hardships, including physical beatings, imprisonments, shipwrecked, and hunger. Paul’s tireless missionary journeys established churches in Asia Minor and Europe, fostering a unified community of Jewish and Gentile Christians. Paul spoke of his death in his final days from prison in his last letter, saying, I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH (II Timothy 4:7). He is not survived by a family of his own, but by thousands of spiritual children in the churches he founded. He is preceded in death by the Apostle James and the Deacon Stephen. Funeral arrangements are unknown. PRAY!</p><p><br></p><p>II. The 3 Perspectives of Paul’s life:</p><p>•What would Paul say about himself?</p><p>•I Timothy 1:12-15</p><p>•Phil. 1:21; 3:1-9</p><p>•What would others say about Paul?</p><p>•Galatians 1:18-24</p><p>•What would the Lord say about Paul?</p><p>•Acts 9:10-16; Acts 18:9-11: II Cor 12:8-10</p><p><br></p><p>III. We Remember Paul today based on his last words in Acts 20.</p><p><br></p><p>•A life of serving - vv. 17-19</p><p>•A life of sharing - vv. 20-21</p><p>•A life of sacrificing - vv. 22-24</p><p>•A life of shepherding - vv. 25-31</p><p>•A life of strengthening - vv. 31-35</p><p>•A life of sorrow - vv. 36-38</p><p>•Jesus ends in Jerusalem (Calvary) then begins in Jerusalem (Pentecost)</p><p>•Acts opens in Jerusalem and ends in Rome - take note of that, my friends.</p><p><br></p>

<p>I. The 2 Biblical Requirements of True Spirituality: The placement in Galatians is critical - Chapter 6 is the culmination of all that Paul has said. He said a lot!</p><p><br></p><p>(1) Being spiritual</p><p>(2) Seeking restoration</p><p><br></p><p>Being Saved bc God’s grace - Galatians 1:6-10</p><p>Being a Servant bc of God’s Love - Galatians 2:20</p><p>Being Impacted by God’s Spirit - Galatians 3:1-3</p><p>Being Led by/Walk by God’s Holy Spirit - 5:13-26</p><p>Being Burden Bearers - 6:1-10</p><p>II. The “One Another’s of Galatians 5: Setting up ch. 6</p><p>Galatians 5:13 - Through love serve one another</p><p>Galatians 5:15a - Don’t bite and devour one another</p><p>Galatians 5:15b - Or you will be consumed by one another</p><p>Galatians 5:26 - Don’t become conceited (which leads to) provoking one another, envying one another</p><p>Galatians 6:1 - Romans 15:1; I Thessalonians 5:14-15; Hebrews 12:12-13; “Watch” - Greek word meaning continual, diligent attentiveness</p><p>Galatians 6:2 - See 5:14; Matthew 22:34-40!</p><p>Galatians 6:3-4 -“test” is to approve of something after testing. Is our spiritual life strong enough to assist others?</p><p>Galatians 6:5 - We can carry someone’s burden; We cannot carry their consequences (accountability vs responsibility)</p><p>Galatians 6:6 -</p><p>Galatians 6:7-8 (both reaping requires waiting)</p><p>Galatians 6:9-10 (See I Corinthians 8:1-13)</p><p><br></p>

<p>• Paul delights in life after death; II Corinthians 5:8-9</p><p>• Psalm 116:15 - “precious”</p><p>• Simeon in Luke 2, “I can depart in peace”</p><p>• Jesus in John 14:1-3</p><p><br></p><p>I. The Finish Line of Faith:</p><p>1. Paul speaks of his death - v. 6</p><p>2. Paul speaks of his life - v. 7</p><p>• Paul fought (soldier, boxer)</p><p>• Paul finished (athlete)</p><p>• Paul kept (words of a vow)</p><p>3. Paul speaks of his afterlife - v . 8a</p><p><br></p><p>4. Paul speaks of our afterlife - v. 8b</p><p>• There is laid up for me -</p><p>• There is laid up for you -</p><p>• There is a qualifier - “to all who loved His appearing”</p><p><br></p><p>II. The Crowns Promised by God:</p><p>• Some crowns are given on earth: God has been good to His children!</p><p>• Psalm 8:5 (quoted in Hebrews 2:9) - Humanity has been crowned with incredible sanctity (of life)</p><p>• The others have qualifiers like the future crowns.</p><p>• Psalm 103:4 (our salvation) - crowned with steadfast love and mercy</p><p>• Proverbs 12:4 - An excellent wife is the crown of her husband</p><p>• Proverbs 14:18, The prudent are crowned with knowledge</p><p>• Proverbs 16:31 - Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.</p><p>• Proverbs 17:6 - Grandparents are crowned, Children’s children are a crown to the aged.</p><p><br></p>