Paul's Sobering and Encouraging Conclusion

I. The closing verses in the context of the book -
Galatians 6:7-18

A. Sowing and reaping v.7-8
3:1-3 – The spirit contrasted with the flesh

B. An Exhortation to “Do Good” v. 9-10

C. The Seriousness of this Letter v. 11
How far had some fallen? 1:6-9
But not all – 2:15-16

D. Circumcision and Jewish Law-Keeping 6:12-15
5:1-4 – fallen from grace 5:10-12

E. The Closing Benediction 15-18
3:28-29 – Who is the “Israel of God?”

II. Sowing and Reaping - 6:7-10

A. In the Context of Galatians

B. The Principle Itself

C. Sowing and Reaping in the Immediate Context

   1. In the church – dealing with Ministerial
      Support – 6:6; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

   2. In the church – dealing with Spiritual
      Correction – 6:1

   3. Do not grow weary

   4. Do Good v. 10

D. Sowing and Reaping according to the Flesh
and Spirit

   1. The Flesh – 5:19-21

   2. The Spirit – 5:22-25