Christians in a World of Conflict 6
Stacy Ikard & Karl Slaikeu
Christians in a World of Conflict 6
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Conflict 6 – The Text
Christians in a World of Conflict 6 – The Text
Galatians 6:1-10
u Who has transgressed?
u Who needs restoration?
u What work must be tested?
u Who might be getting weary?
u What is the family of faith supposed to look like?
u 2 My brothers and sisters, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if those who are nothing think they are something, they deceive themselves. 4 All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbor’s work, will become a cause for pride. 5 For all must carry their own loads. 6 Those who are taught the word must share in all good things with their teacher. 7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8 If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh, but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. 10 So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.
u Galatians 6:11-18 -Paul Wraps It Up
u 11 See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand! 12 It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who try to compel you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh. 14 May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. 15 For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything, but a new creation is everything! 16 As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. 17 From now on, let no one make trouble for me, for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body. 18 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.
u One last time – circumcision is nothing, the new creation is everything
u 2 Corinthians 5:17
u So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!
u How the Letter Ends:
u Cooler Tone
u Concern for Communal Life
u Concern for the Future
u Focus less on the law or on circumcision and now upon the New Creation – the Body of Christ – the Kingdom of God – What is being brought into the world by Christ’s death and resurrection.
u Week 6 – February 15, 2026
u Today
u Review
u The MAP model for living out Jesus’ words in Matthew 18 and 5
Conflict Resolution in the New Testament
u The Book of Galatians
u Content
u Process
u Other References
u Paul
u Romans 8: 26-27
u I Corinthians 6: 1-8
u I Corinthians 13
u Philippians 2: 4
u Philippians 4: 2-3; 6-7
u Jesus
u Matthew 5: 9; 23-24
u Matthew 18: 15-17
A Five-Step Negotiation Model
- Open with Recognition and Respect
- Define the Collaborative Path
- Analyze via the Conflict Grid
- Create Integrative Solutions
- Close with a Test and Plans for Follow-Up
February 15, 2026 - The “go to” passages
u From Jesus
Matthew 5: 23-24
Matthew 18: 15-17
u What is hard about this?
MAP Model: For Matthew 18 or 5 Circumstances
u A Guide for Initiating or Responding
u Integrating Modern Communication Tools with Biblical Guidance
MAP Model: Summary
Make Contact
Ask Questions [and Actively Listen]/Articulate
[Interests and Other Facts]
Provide Relief/Propose Solutions/
Point to Someone Who Can Help