What is "Walking in the Spirit"?

[Aaron]

You don't mean antinomianism, right?

That is correct. I don't mean antinomianism.

And how does one who is "living in the Spirit," which is to say, born-again spiritually by the Holy Spirit (Jn. 3:3-7; Ro. 8:9-14; Tit. 3:5), "seek justification by faith in Christ"?

By looking to Him, (Hebrews 12:2)

They've already done so, which is why they're "living in the Spirit," right?

Yes, just had the Galatians, but they still stood in need of instruction in righteousness. The temptation to establish our own is always there.

 

[JonC]

I'm not talking about generally-accepted views like the ones you've suggested here. Obviously, there is no reason or obligation to defend these sorts of beliefs/views. The view you've asserted about Galatians 5:25, however, is not of this sort, I think. In fact, your view appears to defy the language of the verse pretty directly. And so, in this instance where what has been put forward is...unusual, it does require justification.



I didn't think I'd have to explicitly stipulate that unfounded opinion was unwanted. This goes without saying, it seems to me...

The topic is like eschatology. Do I have an opinion? Yes. Will I defend my opinion? No. It is simply not that important to me.

You asked what I believed. I told you I believed that "walking in the Spirit" is the action to "living in the Spirit ". I believe it is conduct that suits our calling.

While "living in the Spirit" emphasizes faith, "walking in the Spirit" emphasis the fruit that faith produces.

I am not interested in defending my view because I believe it is self evident. Arguing about definitions would just be arguing about definitions.