When it comes to the Gospel, we rightly focus most of our attention on how a person can be saved from the punishment they face for their sins. This morning, let’s talk some about how not to be saved. The fundamental issue in our passage this morning is the basis of one’s right standing with God. Are we right with God on the basis of works, or through faith in Christ? Paul’s argument will be that human obedience to commandments cannot serve as the basis of a right relationship with the Lord.
I’m going to focus on the negatives in our passage first, then we’ll finish up with the positive. Negatively, 1) You Are Not Saved by Birth – salvation is not a birthright or inheritance; and 2) You Are Not Saved by Working for It – we can’t earn even a small portion of God’s forgiveness. Positively, then, 3) You Are Only Saved Through Faith in Christ – it is by God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
Right standing with God comes only through faith in Christ.
Galatians 2:15-21
Oct. 13, 2024
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