In his ethical defense of the gospel in this passage written for the Galatians, Paul gives them, and us, several ways to protect and enjoy our freedom in Christ: by standing on Christ, remaining in grace, and waiting in righteousness.
Read moreProtect and Enjoy Gospel Freedom by Remaining in Grace and Waiting for Righteousness (Galatians 5:1–6)
Last week, we saw how Paul urged the Galatians (and us) to protect the incredible freedom produced in us by the gospel by standing on Christ.
Read moreProtect and Enjoy Gospel Freedom by Standing on Christ (Galatians 5:1–6)
This critical passage answers lingering questions about what the gospel of grace will inevitably produce. If I gain a good standing before God based entirely on trust in the work of Christ, then doesn't that mean I can go on living however I'd like to live?
Read moreFly 18 — Gospel Destination — Galatians 5:22-26
Sunday Sermon: Gospel Rescue—Galatians 5:19-21
Read moreFly 17—Gospel Rescue—Galatians 5:19-21
Sunday Sermon: Gospel Rescue—Galatians 5:19-21
Read moreFly 16—The Gospel Starts A War Within—Galatians 5:16-18
Sunday Sermon: The Gospel Starts A War Within—Galatians 5:16-18
Read moreFly 15 — Run In Gospel Grace— Galatians 5:7-15
Sunday Sermon: Run In Gospel Grace— Galatians 5:7-15
Read moreFly 14 — Enjoy Gospel Freedom — Galatians 5:1-6
Sunday Sermon: Fly 14 — Enjoy Gospel Freedom — Galatians 5:1-6
Read moreThe Struggle for Obedience, Part 2: Learn How Hard Obedience Is With Only Your Strength (Mark 6:47-48)
Perhaps you've had a similar experience. You've read something in the Bible, an area to obey, and set out to do it. Good work. But, perhaps just as quickly, you discovered how hard it was to obey. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
Read moreWhen Jesus Moves Slowly (Mark 5:21-43)
We know believers are called to "put on...patience" (Colossians 3:12). We know the Bible is filled with related words -- long-suffering, endurance, steadfastness, and waiting. But this waiting with patience is not our natural disposition. This is why we need the help of the Holy Spirit. When he bears his fruit in our lives, one evidence is patience (Galatians 5:22). (12 Minutes/3000 Words)
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