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Galatians
Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. Intro To Galatians
Contributed on Jul 15, 2003
The Message, Messenger, and Motive of Galatians
INTRODUCTION TO GALATIANS TEXT: Galatians 1:1-5 (NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the ...read more
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2. No Other Gospel
Contributed on Jul 15, 2003
Paul stands against the works-based religion of the Judaizers who were attempting to corrupt the gospel in Galatia.
NO OTHER GOSPEL TEXT: Galatians 1:6-10 (NIV) 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to ...read more
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3. Called By God
Contributed on Jul 15, 2003
Some at Galatia were attempting to descredit Paul’s ministry. Paul emphasizes that he was not called by men but by God.
CALLED BY GOD TEXT: Galatians 1:11-24 (NIV) 11 I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my previous ...read more
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4. The Titus Test
Contributed on Jul 15, 2003
The Titus Test answers the error of works-based religions and the question of circumcision.
THE TITUS TEST TEXT: Galatians 2:1-10 I. PAUL’S JERUSALEM JOURNEY (v. 1-2) A. PAUL WAS NOT A FREQUENT VISITOR TO JERUSALEM 1. His first visit as a Christian was 3 years after he was saved. 2. It was 14 years later, before Paul went to Jerusalem again. 3. Paul did ...read more
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5. Faith Or Observance Of The Law?
Contributed on Jul 15, 2003
Some begin well in the faith but leave the truth for error and false teachings. Once you get on the track of faith in Christ, don’t get off.
FAITH OR OBSERVANCE OF THE LAW? TEXT: Galatians 3:1-14 (NIV) 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit BY OBSERVING THE LAW, or BY ...read more
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6. The Law And The Promise
Contributed on Jul 15, 2003
The promise created a religion dependent on God. The law created a religion dependent on man. The promise centers on God’s work. The law centered on man’s work. The promise focuses on God’s grace, sovereignty, and blessings. The law focused on man’s duty,
THE LAW AND THE PROMISE TEXT: Galatians 3:15-25 INTRODUCTION: A. ABRAHAM AND MOSES 1. Abraham received the promise 2. Moses received the Law. 3. God told Abraham, “I will.” 4. God told Moses, “Thou shalt.” B. THE PROMISE AND THE LAW 1. The promise ...read more
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7. Sons Of God
Contributed on Jul 15, 2003
ALL who trust in JESUS are SONS of GOD!
SONS OF GOD TEXT: Galatians 3:26-4:7 I. ALL WHO TRUST IN JESUS ARE SONS OF GOD 26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, (NIV) A. SONS THROUGH CREATION –VS- REDEMPTION 1. God is the Father of all men PHYSICALLY through creation 2. God is NOT the Father ...read more
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8. Paul's Concern For The Galatians
Contributed on Jul 15, 2003
Paul was concerned about the Galatians REGRESSING back to the slavery of legalism, about the RELATIONSHIP between himself and the Galatian churches, and about the REASONS why the Judaizers wanted the Galatians to follow their false doctrines.
PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE GALATIANS TEXT: Galatians 4:8-20 INTRODUCTION: In these thirteen verses Paul expresses his concern for the Galatians. That concern can be expressed in three ‘R’s. They are REGRESSION, RELATIONSHIP, AND REASONS. 1. Paul was concerned about the Galatians ...read more
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9. Hagar And Sarah
Contributed on Aug 19, 2003
Hagar and Sarah represent the Mother of Legalism and the Mother of Grace.
HAGAR AND SARAH - THE MOTHER OF LEGALISM AND THE MOTHER OF GRACE TEXT: Galatians 4:21-31 INTRODUCTION: A. LAW AND GRACE – THE THRESHOLD OF THE GOSPEL 1. Many times when we learn some new truth, there is a threshold at the door of that truth that we have to learn in order to ...read more
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10. Freedom In Christ
Contributed on Aug 19, 2003
Once you’ve been set free in Christ, don’t be entangled again in the bondage of various types of legalism.
FREEDOM IN CHRIST TEXT: Galatians 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: A. SKATING ON THE LORD’S DAY 1. A pastor got up one Sunday morning and all the roads were icy. 2. The streets were all blocked off and there was no way for him to drive to church. 3. He was forced to skate on the ...read more
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11. Life By The Spirit
Contributed on Aug 19, 2003
This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.
LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul ...read more
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12. Doing Good To All
Contributed on Aug 19, 2003
What is expected of us when it comes to carrying burdens? What do we have to carry for ourselves and what should we help others with?
DOING GOOD TO ALL TEXT: Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION I. CARRY OTHER’S CARGO 1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the ...read more
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13. Not Circumcision But A New Creation
Contributed on Aug 19, 2003
Paul’s life as a new creation authenticated the gospel but not even the mark of circumcision could authenticate legalism.
NOT CIRCUMCISION BUT A NEW CREATION TEXT: Galatians 6:11-18 I. LARGE LETTERS (v.11) Galatians 6:11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! A. PAUL AUTHENTICATED THE EPISTLE 1. Paul had a practice of dictating his letters. 2. Evidently someone had ...read more