Feb 2, 2025
Freedom!
Series: Galatians
Paul’s view of freedom is much different from our society’s view of freedom. For Paul, freedom begins only in a relationship with God through Christ and in the Spirit, while our culture sees freedom as doing whatever a person wants.
In the opening verses of Galatians 5, Paul discusses true, Biblical freedom, a freedom only found in a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The chapter opens with Paul’s call to 1) Stand Firm in the Freedom You’ve Received by Faith. This is followed by his explanations of what legalism does and what faith does: 2) Legalism Lacks the Power to Save and Leads You Away from the Savior; and 3) Saving Faith Waits on the Lord and Works at Loving.
Faith in Christ frees us from trying to earn salvation and leads us to truly love others.
Galatians 5:1-6
Feb. 2, 2025
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- Dec 15, 2024Finding Favor with the Father
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- Dec 8, 2024Jesus’ Family Christmas Tree
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- Nov 24, 2024One in the Son
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