The Coming of Faith

Immanuel Baptist Richmond

Sermons App

The Coming of Faith

Galatians 3:23-29

May 8, 2016 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
• What are the two metaphors for bondage in this passage? In what way does the law restrict?
• Who is the “faith” in Galatians 3:25? Why is faith personified here?
• How should the unity of "you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Gal. 3:28) influence the membership and ministry of a local church?
• Is the resurrection necessary for Paul’s view of justification?

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?