Galatians 4:3-5, “In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive …
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Hearing In Faith and With Faith
Galatians 3:5-6, “Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law or by hearing with faith – just as Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness?” I think of the obedience to God that Abraham is known for (Genesis 15:6, …
Have You Been Foolish Too?
Galatians 3:1-3, “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now …
When Your Life Feels Like A Blender
Galatians 2:20-21, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness …
There Is A Time Not To Consult With Anyone
Galatians 1:15-17, “But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone; nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those …
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The Need For Applause
Galatians 1:10, “For I am now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Paul’s audience, in his speaking preparation and then delivery, was, first of all, to please God. That was …
I Am Rescued and Delivered
Galatians 1:3-5, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” Galatians has been called the “Declaration of …
Is It Possible to Have Peace And Harmony?
2 Corinthians 13:11, “Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” The last chapter of 2 Corinthians is Paul’s final greeting and admonitions to the Corinthian Christians. His final closing words in his letter was his …
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Not An Explanation But A Promise
2 Corinthians 12:9,10, “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, …
Perception And Turning Points In Our Lives
2 Corinthians 11:28,29, “And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall and I am not indignant?” Paul had continual sufferings and mistreatment throughout his ministry, yet he never kept his eyes …
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