Gal 5:1 | TNotes | STEP | 5:1 Paul succinctly summarizes his message to the Galatians, decrying their foolish behavior and offering a positive alternative—freedom. • So Christ has truly set us free: Christians are free to walk by faith in Christ alone (cp. Rom 8 ). • don’t get tied up (literally don’t take on a yoke ): In Judaism, it was a duty and an honor to “take the yoke of the law.” God’s children in Christ are not called to bear this heavy burden (see Luke 11:46 ; Acts 15:10 ); instead, they enjoy Christ’s yoke of freedom (Matt 11:28-30 ).

cLuke 11:46►

dActs 15:10►

eMatt 11:28-30►

‏ Galatians 5:1

5:1 ^a Paul succinctly summarizes his message to the Galatians, decrying their foolish behavior and offering a positive alternative—freedom.

• So Christ has truly set us free: Christians are free to walk by faith in Christ alone (cp. Rom 8 ^b).

• don’t get tied up (literally don’t take on a yoke): In Judaism, it was a duty and an honor to “take the yoke of the law.” God’s children in Christ are not called to bear this heavy burden (see Luke 11:46 ^c; Acts 15:10 ^d); instead, they enjoy Christ’s yoke of freedom (Matt 11:28-30 ^e).