SERIES: GALATIANS: BE FREE. TEXT: GALATIANS 4:1-7. The arrival of Jesus Christ on this earth was anticipated and prophesied about and so will His return be with anticipation. God is never early and He is never late. He is always right on time. It may not be “in our time” but it is always …
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THE GROUND IS LEVEL AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS
SERIES: GALATIANS: BE FREE. TEXT: GALATIANS 3:26-29. The Old Testament gave favored status to the Jews and considered Gentiles unclean and inferior. But the New Testament teaches that the ground is level at the foot of the cross. The letter to the Galatians was written to a group of Christians who were straying from …
WHO HAS BEWITCHED YOU?
SERIES: GALATIANS: BE FREE. TEXT: GALATIANS 3:1-5. When Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia about his concerns he described the people as being “foolish.” He also questioned whether they had been bewitched. It is not far-fetched to sometimes describe a person’s action or decision as being foolish. It is a fact of life …
I AM CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST
SERIES: GALATIANS: BE FREE. TEXT: GALATIANS 2:20. We must realize that Calvary is not merely about how Jesus Christ died, but also how we should live. The early church realized this fact. Modern day Christianity has often limited the cross of Christ to doctrinal boundaries of salvation. But it is clear from the epistles …
GRACE IS ABOUT TRANSFORMATION
SERIES: GALATIANS: BE FREE. TEXT: GALATIANS 1:13-24. This far we have discussed the meaning of “Grace,” the grace of God. We have again seen the recurrent word in the book of Galatians, “Gospel.” We have seen that although the gospel is one, today there are other gospels being preached in churches around the world. …
BAD NEWS GOSPEL AND THE GOOD NEWS GOSPEL
SERIES: GALATIANS: BE FREE. TEXT: GALATIANS 1:3-9. Freedom comes through God’s grace. The word Gospel means “good news.” Paul wrote the letter of Galatians to the churches in the province of Galatia. After Paul had preached to the Galatians the Gospel of grace, false teachers followed him teaching the Galatian Christians another gospel, a …
THE DANGERS OF PEOPLE-PLEASING.
SERIES: GALATIANS: BE FREE. TEXT: GALATIANS 1:10-12. When Paul wrote the book of Galatian’s he was still a new-comer to Christianity. The real Jewish Christian V.I.Ps were in the church in Jerusalem. It is said, “When you are on an upward career path, human wisdom says you must try to impress the VIPs, the …
OUR EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
SERIES: GALATIANS: BE FREE. TEXT: GALATIANS 1:1-6. The truth of the book of Galatians is “Be Free-Never stray from the grace way.” Slavery was a terrible thing. On 1st January 1863 all persons held as slaves within United States of America were set free through a proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. After the proclamation, …
SERVE GOD IN THE DAYS OF YOUR YOUTH
SERIES: “UNDER THE SUN” TEXT: ECCLESIASTES 12:1-14 God has made provisions for the youth to serve Him faithfully in their youthful years. The youthful years are characterized with pressure of sins such as sexual immorality, materialism, drugs and alcoholism, occultism, to mention but a few. Despite this reality it is certain without any fear …
THE TRAGEDY OF LOST OPPORTUNITY
SERIES: PALM SUNDAY. TEXT: LUKE 19:28-44. Palm Sunday is the Sunday that Jesus Christ entered into Jerusalem five days before His death on the Cross of Calvary. From all outward appearance, Palm Sunday was a triumph! Jesus was riding into the city of Jerusalem like a King. The crowds were praising God and honoring …
