Oct 20, 2024
A Good Work Ethic Won’t Get You There
Series: Galatians
In Galatians 3:1-5 Paul uses a series of rhetorical question posed to these believers in an attempt to shake them up and bring them back to the truth of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ. In a sense, these questions are not really questions because the answers are obvious, so obvious that they don’t need to be answered. The basic question Paul is driving at is, “How can you know that you are a Christian?”
Three truths show up in what Paul has to say: 1) Christ Crucified is the Cornerstone of the Christian Faith; 2) God Gives His Spirit to Those Who Seek Him by Faith; 3) Christian Maturity is Not a Result of Self-Righteous Effort.
God’s Spirit sanctifies us and seals our salvation, not any outward sign.
Galatians 3:1-5
Oct. 20, 2024
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- Oct 20, 2024A Good Work Ethic Won’t Get You There
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- Oct 13, 2024How Not to Be Saved
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- Oct 6, 2024Standing Firm in the Faith
Oct 6, 2024Standing Firm in the FaithSeries: GalatiansWhenever we have questions about Christian life and living, we should go to Scripture for our answers. If what we’re doing is in line with God’s Word, we’re doing good; if not, we need to make some changes.In Galatians 2:11-14 we find Paul having to confront another apostle for failure to live according to God’s instruction. There are 3 things which stand out to that we too can take to heart as we strive to live God-honoring lives: 1) Be Willing to Boldly Stand for Biblical Truth; 2) Conduct Yourself in a Consistent Christ-Honoring Way; and 3) Humbly Consider Christian Correction.God’s Word is the authority for assessing our Christian walk.Galatians 2:11-14Oct. 6, 2024To watch the video of this message, click here.
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- Sep 22, 2024United We Stand
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- Sep 15, 2024Insisting on Integrity
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- Sep 8, 2024Changed by the Truth
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- Sep 1, 2024Prone to Wander
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- Aug 25, 2024A Sneak-Peek Salutation
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Aug 18, 2024How Then Shall We Live?By: 119369Series: 119376The promise of resurrection & judgment should push us to keep living for the Lord.Daniel 12:1-13Aug. 18, 2024To watch the video of this message, click here.
