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 …
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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 …
May 07
Faith Formation on the Wilderness Road
Acts 8:26-39 When you hear “evangelize or evangelist” what do you think of? Often the idea of someone pointing a finger into someone’s chest and saying if you do not believe, you are going to hell. I think the Scriptures this week is helping us realize that we are involved in “faith formation” in our …
