Galatians 3:1 - 21
Communion
Sometimes referred to as a 'sacrament'. But there is nothing special about the bread and grape juice (or wine). It is our hearts and minds being focused on the things of Christ. Examining ourselves to see if there things that need to be dealt with.
We need to examine ourselves.
1 Corinthians 11:27 - 32
Galatians 3:1 - 23
What is the cheif end of Man?
- To know God and enjoy Him forever.
'An irrefutable fact of nature is that people are made for fellowship with God. Outside that fellowship, we can never know complete fulfillment and meaning.' - Paul Tillich.
Are you OK with God?
vs 1
Paul was frustrated that the Galatians went along the wrong path by trying to obey the Law.
Five Arguements
vs 2,3
Did they receive the Spirit?
- By the Law?
- By faith? - Correct answer
Justified by faith - vs 6 - 8
(See Genesis 15)
We are redeeemed from the curse of the Law
An Enduring Covenant vs a Temporary Law.
vs 17, 18
Purpose of the Law
- Restrain fallen Human behaviour
- To make wrongdoing a legal offense.
- To point us to faith in the Messiah as our only hope.
The Law was good, but weak.
vs 21 - 22
The Law was temporary. It had served it's purpose. It is not the pathway for us to enjoy a relationship with God. Only through the freedom of Christ do we have victory.
'Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me'
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