Class #52:  Galatians 6:6 is included in Luther’s Small Catechism in the Table of Duties for “What the Hearers Owe Their Pastors.” St. Paul tells the hearer, who is being taught the Word by the teacher, to share (koinoneito) all good things with his teacher.  The word “share” is much more than simply giving someone a bite of your sandwich.  This word refers to our Christian fellowship, communion, and participation with each other in the Word (Phil 4:14ff).

St. Paul is continuing to teach the true life of sanctification, as opposed to the vainglorious who provoke and envy in their conceit. Having received salvation as a gift through faith in Christ, we walk by the Spirit. In our vocation as a hearer, we share with our pastor in all good things.

Overhead: Overheads for Class 52
Handout: Galatians Bible Study Chapter 5 26 thru 6 10

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