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.
The Gospel is not of Human Origin
If the gospel is the power and wisdom of God, and the hope for sinful mankind, we must do our best to defend the gospel from any distortion. And if this gospel truth and grace have been given us by God, are we now pleasing God or still pleasing men? Are we clear about the objective gospel truth that we are witnessing about and do we have real subjective life transformation as evidence that the gospel has real power?
The Church in Laodicea- Lukewarm and Deluded
The Church in Laodicea have failed to be a true and faithful witness for Christ. Their testimony was not impacting the city they live in and they received harsh words from Jesus. However, they are not without hope. Despite their weaknesses, Jesus is standing at the door knocking, waiting to restore the fellowship with them.
Growing in Love for the Church
Growing In Love For The Church
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”.
The Church in Philadelphia: Faithfully Keeping The Word
The church in Philadelphia was commended for faithfully keeping the Word even when they have little power. It is through their keeping of the Word that they testify the love of God and be sustained and preserved by God in their trials.
