Cross-Centered New Creation

Immanuel Baptist Richmond

Cross-Centered New Creation

Galatians 6:11-16

July 24, 2016 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
• What is the significance of Paul writing in his own hand?
• Can you say, "The world has been crucified to me, and I to the world"? What lifestyle evidence shows it?
• Describe what it means to be a "new creation."
• Who is the Israel of God in Galatians 6:16?

Grace in Galatians

July 31, 2016 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: • What are the marks of Jesus? • How have you suffered because of being a Christian? How do you view suffering in light of 2 Timothy 3:12, "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted"? • In what ways does God minister grace to your spirit? • Paul ends Galatians referring to his audience as "brothers." What significance does this term carry?

Well Doing in Community

July 17, 2016 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: • What does "Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches" mean in the local church? • How much time, effort, and money are you investing in the flesh? How much time, effort, and money are you investing in the Spirit? Compare the two. • What area of your spiritual life wearies you the most? How does the hope of reaping encourage your perseverance? • Why is there a distinction between everyone and household of faith in Galatians 6:10?

More Than One Burden

July 10, 2016 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: • Who are the spiritual in Galatians 6:1? • When have you observed a case of restoration in a church following Galatians 6:1? Why is church discipline often negligible? • What is the law of Christ? • How do you interpret "Let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone" (Gal. 6:5) in light of "For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse" (Gal. 3:10)? Is there a distinction between "works"?