It is not unusual that we keep things for “special times.” We have a set of dishes that we get out just for Christmas, or a meat platter just for the turkey on Thanksgiving. We do that with so many things, but somethings are meant for more than that singular use. We do that with …
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Jun 01
The Choice is Yours
Galatians 5:1, 13-25 In helping the Galatians build a fully inclusive church, the Apostle Paul warns them of the other side of the coin, the chance of being entangled in sin again. We are being warned that there are two forces battling within us. These are “the flesh”, our desires and self-gratification, and the Spirit …
May 21
What is No Longer in Christ
Galatians 3:1-9;23-29 Is the Gospel of Inclusion also one of exclusion? Yes it is. For there are many things that are not compatible with the Gospel of Grace. In our passage this week, Paul includes some of these in his exhortation to the Galatians that salvation is all of grace and not of the law. …
May 15
Accept No Substitutions
Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21 Last week’s sermon examined the first church council in Jerusalem. Where it was recognized that the Gentiles have full acceptance by faith alone in Jesus Christ. Shortly after this Council, Paul wrote the letter to the Galatians. This was probably the first book in our New Testament that was written. For the …
