What is the meaning of Galatians 5:25? Since we live by the Spirit “Since we live by the Spirit” is a statement of settled reality, not a wish. Every believer is already alive because the Holy Spirit has regenerated and indwelt us. • When we trusted Christ, God “made us alive with Christ” (Ephesians 2:5), a work carried out by the Spirit (Romans 8:11). • Paul has already asked, “Did you receive the Spirit by works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?” (Galatians 3:2). The answer confirms that life began by grace through faith, never by human effort. • Jesus spoke of this new birth when He said, “That which is born of the Spirit is spirit” (John 3:6-8). Because Scripture is accurate and literal, we accept that every child of God is fully alive in Him at the moment of conversion. The Spirit is not an optional influence; He is the very source of our spiritual life (Romans 8:9). Let us walk in step with the Spirit Life received must now be expressed. “Let us walk in step with the Spirit” calls for active, ongoing cooperation with the One who gave us life. • Stay surrendered: “All who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God” (Romans 8:14). Yielding daily decisions to His guidance keeps our pace aligned with His. • Depend on His power: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16). Victory over sin flows from reliance on Him, not from self-effort. • Display His character: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” (Galatians 5:22-23). These qualities blossom naturally when we keep in step with Him. • Guard the relationship: “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God” (Ephesians 4:30) and “Do not quench the Spirit” (1 Thessalonians 5:19). Sin and stubbornness slow our stride; repentance restores harmony. • Saturate your mind with Scripture: “Let the word of Christ richly dwell among you” (Colossians 3:16). The Spirit who authored the Word uses it to direct our walk. • Walk together: The plural “us” highlights community. Walking in step means avoiding conceit, envy, and provocation (Galatians 5:26) and “preserving the unity of the Spirit” (Ephesians 4:3). summary Galatians 5:25 marries fact with exhortation. Because the Holy Spirit has already given us life, we must actively keep pace with Him—yielding, depending, and displaying His fruit day by day. Staying in step is not a burden but the natural, joyful outflow of the life He has planted within every believer. |
    |