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Freed By Grace

Galatians 1:1-5

September 11, 2016 • Pastor Phil Kooistra

In these first five verses from the book of Galatians, the Apostle Paul establishes his authority to teach and reminds the churches of the heart of the gospel, that Christ gave himself for our sins. As believers we are not saved as a result of our good works, but because of what Christ has done. Our response to this should be gratitude and praise, and lives lived in obedience as a response of worship. As we examine ourselves, what are we putting our trust in?

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Our Only Boast

March 19, 2017 • Pastor Phil Kooistra

In this last passage from the book of Galatians, Paul reminds believers once again that we are saved by faith, not by returning to works and the Law. We are warned not to put confidence in ourselves and our own righteousness, but in the perfect righteousness of Christ. We must fear God rather than men, putting our hope in him and boasting only in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Where are you putting your confidence, in yourself or in the Lord?

Sowing and Reaping

March 12, 2017 • Pastor Phil Kooistra

In this passage from Galatians, we are reminded that whatever we sow we will also reap. Although we are not saved by our works, our works do matter a great deal and have consequences in our lives. As part of a Spirit-filled life, we are called to give generously, invest eternally, and love completely. Only what’s done for Christ will last! In light of this, how are we investing our time, talents, and treasures?

Bear One Another’s Burdens

March 5, 2017 • Pastor Phil Kooistra

In this passage from Galatians chapter six, Paul calls on believers to hold each other accountable and to bear one another’s burdens. The outflow of a Spirit-filled church and life is to take sin seriously, and to love and restore biblically. This can only be done in the context of the local church, as we share our lives with one another and live in community.