February 11, 2024 • Pastor Frank Waugh • Galatians 6:11–18
In the conclusion to Galatians, Paul encourages the churches of Galatia to get along for the sake of the gospel and the good of all. The only boasting should be the communal shout of praise that proclaims the gift of grace received by the cross of Jesus Christ.
Stand Firm! Live Free!
February 4, 2024 • Chaplain Matthew Dobyns • Galatians 5:1–11
Paul encourages the Galatians to stand firm in the freedom that they have been given by grace, instead of succumbing again to the previous bondage of religion under the law. Today we address the illogical human tendency to prefer bondage to the awe-inducing experience of Christian freedom.
Let Go of that which Binds!
January 28, 2024 • Pastor Frank Waugh • Galatians 4:1–11
Paul addresses two things enslaving people in the churches of Galatia: 1) worship and dependence on the natural order and 2) worship and dependence of the law of God. Neither idol is enough to deliver true freedom. We are made free as children of the promise, children of the free woman.
Claim It!
January 21, 2024 • Pastor Frank Waugh • Galatians 3:6–14, Galatians 3:23–29
Paul proclaims we are justified by grace through faith. Whoever is baptized into Christ and believes is an heir of the Abrahamic promises of God. God acted and we were saved by mercy and have unity in Christ as a result. We demonstrate our claim to our Abrahamic inheritance every time we trust, believe and live confidently in the spirit of Christian freedom!
Get Real!
January 14, 2024 • Pastor Frank Waugh • Galatians 2:11–21
Paul confronts Peter and Barnabas on their two-faced approach to ministry evidenced in their reluctance to eat with Gentile people. Paul calls this reluctance hypocrisy and lays down the foundation of salvation for all people based on the grace of God received through faith.
Freedom is Possible!
January 7, 2024 • Pastor Frank Waugh • Galatians 1:3–10
St. Paul opens his letter to the Galatians confronting false teachers who proclaim a contrary gospel that ensnares believers in legalistic practices that bind their hearts, undermines their confidence, and leaves them stuck in deadly ways of being. The gospel of Jesus Christ announces a contrary message!
