Boasting In The Cross (Book of Galatians)
Human boasting often stems from insecurity and a desire for validation. In his conclusion to the letter to Galatians, Paul framed his final words on doctrine and rivalry with the concept of boasting. As we correctly understand and apply the gospel in our lives in everyday situations, we will experience the freedom, power and grace that comes from our new lives in Christ. Our boast will no longer be in empty glory or in our flesh, but in the cross of Jesus Christ.
Sowing to Please the Spirit
Do you tend to compare with people and think of yourself too highly or lowly in relation to them? How can we restore a right relationship with others, to love them and carry their burdens while not growing weary of doing good?
Walk by the Spirit and Bear its Fruit
The gospel message emphasises a lot on justification by faith alone, our works do not contribute to our salvation, but what about the lifestyle of Christians who are graciously saved? What are the evidences of our life transformation in Christ? Do you experience the conflict between your flesh and the Spirit? How can we overcome the desires of the flesh? Do we have the fruit of the Spirit in our lives?
Freedom Not To Sin, But To Love
<Gal 5> 1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 2 Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.3 Again I declare to every man […]
Christ Has Set Us Free
The people in the world desire freedom, but they may not understand the true freedom in Christ that comes from our assurance as children of God. Though we were born into bondage of sins, we have been set free and called to live as children, by faith in the promises of God.
No Longer A Slave, But God’s Child
Is justification the biggest blessing from God? Can there be a blessing greater than that? Since Christ has redeemed us to receive adoption into sonship, are we enjoying our identity as God’s child, or are we enslaved all over again by those who are not gods?
Is the Law Opposed to God’s Promises?
Since we are saved by grace and not law, why then is the law given at all? Is the law opposed to the promises of God? Find out from this sermon on the useful functions of the law and the relationship between law and promise.
Choose Faith, Not Foolishness
Paul called the Galatians foolish because they have forgotten the Gospel. They were justified by faith alone and have received the Spirit. Having begun by the Spirit, they ought to know that they would also be sanctified by the Spirit. Like the Galatians, we need to hear with faith the Word of God again, so that we may apply the Gospel in our lives. In doing so, we on longer rely on the works of the law, instead live by the power and joy of the Spirit.
Do Not Nullify The Grace of God
Justification by faith is a key doctrine at the heart of the Gospel. In the book of Galatians, we see Paul confronting Peter openly in order to preserve this truth. It is through a deep understanding of this doctrine that a church may be truly united through their faith in Jesus. In our individual Christian walk, meditating on how we are justified by faith can also help us to discover the peace and power to live a new life in union with Christ.
Galatians Series: No Other Gospel
What is central to the gospel? In the book of Galatians, Paul defended the gospel and explained clearly how justification is by faith in Christ alone and not by the works of the law. Join us in this series on Galatians to look at how Paul did that, so that we can understand the gospel better and not be swayed by another “gospel”.
