Justification by Faith: God’s Promise All Along

Immanuel Baptist Richmond

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Justification by Faith: God’s Promise All Along

Galatians 3:15-22

May 1, 2016 • Michael Wilburn

**OUR APOLOGIES FOR THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM CAUSING US TO MISS THE FIRST MINUTE OF THIS MESSAGE. Application Questions:
• What was God’s promise to Abraham? Where would you find it in the Old Testament?
• Since covenants cannot be changed after being ratified (vs. 15), how does this affirm God’s promise to Abraham?
• What is the purpose of the law? Does the law oppose God’s promise?
• If “the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin” (vs. 22), how does that influence your view of the world? Discuss how this truth is at odds with current culture.

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?

Cross-Centered New Creation

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?

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?