In Galatians Paul is dealing with people
who thought that the Law was the answer to all spiritual
problems. Paul has been arguing against that. The answer
to the works of the flesh is found in the life-giving and
life-transforming ministry of the Holy Spirit. If people
will walk in the Spirit and be led by the Spirit and keep in
step with the Spirit, they will have the fruit of the Spirit
produced in them. However, that does not eliminate the
reality of sin. Genuine believers, indwelled by the Holy
Spirit, still can commit sin. That is true from the moment
of conversion until the moment of glorification. God’s
answer to that is the ministry of the Spirit in and through
His people.
