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Galatians - By Grace
Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011 (message contributor)
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1. Grace Is About Hope
Contributed on Jan 28, 2011
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For literally thousands of years, perhaps longer, Christians have faced attempts by those outside the faith, or those with little understanding of the Christian gospel, to make the grace of God only partially sufficient for salvation. As Paul and Barnabas began their first missionary journey to ...read more
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2. Grace Is About Ministry
Contributed on Jan 28, 2011
Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.
If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more
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3. Grace Is About Controversy
Contributed on Jan 28, 2011
Paul discovers that Peter has done an about face and is behaving hypocritically.
We’re all so perfect that we never get into arguments with anyone - aren’t we? You never had a fight with your spouse? You’ve never had a blow-up with any of your children? You’ve never disagreed with your boss or supervisor? Everything has always been perfect - you’ve ...read more
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4. Grace Is Superior
Contributed on Jan 28, 2011
Paul is frustrated by the Galatians and asks five pointed questions about their salvation.
Everyone gets frustrated at one time or another. When was the last time you were frustrated? I get frustrated with those non-human telephone answering machines. Do you? I really get frustrated with Cox cable’s answering service. I would always rather speak to a human being than a machine - ...read more