Galatians 1:1-9

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Galatians 1:1-9

Introduction

January 11, 2023 • Erik Miller • Galatians 1:1–9

What precisely is the gospel of Jesus Christ? How can you know you have embraced the true gospel and not an imitation? What difference does it make in the life of a Christian? In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he clears up the confusion over what one must do to be saved. The price of redemption was paid by Jesus Christ alone and belief in Him frees people from the impossible burden needing to earn God’s affection by their behavior.

This Wednesday we will begin our study of the book of Galatians. For a good overview spend about 25 minutes reading or listening to the 6 chapters that make up this letter.

Prepare for this week's teaching by reading Galatians 1:1-9

Galatians 6:11-18

May 10, 2023 • Erik Miller • Galatians 6:11–18

The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is lavished on us because of the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. ß This is everything! The approvals we seek, the significance we long for, the cares of this world that weigh us down are all covered by Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. To the extent that we understand Grace we can enjoy the true and lasting freedom our souls crave.

Galatians 5:19-6:10

May 3, 2023 • Erik Miller • Galatians 5:19—6:10

Paul contrasts the actions that come from our sinful nature with the ones from the Holy Spirit. The result of keeping close to Jesus will more and more reveal in our lives the characteristics of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Galatians 5:13-18

April 19, 2023 • Erik Miller • Galatians 5:13–18

The freedom Paul is talking about is a freedom from selfishness and from the desires of our flesh that war against the Holy Spirit’s work of goodness in our lives. It is a freedom that equips us to serve others with a love that concerns itself with their wellbeing. When we misunderstand and mis-use our freedoms we find ourselves enslaved again and not actually free! Paul says instead to live our lives by the power of the Holy Spirit, responding to His guidance and submitting to His rule. This is where true freedom is found!