The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the Gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” (Galatians 3:8) The Scripture foresaw… The Scripture announced… Sounds like a plan was already … Continue reading
Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham (Galatians 3:7). Father Abraham Had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham. I am one of them And so are you So let’s just praise the Lord! This song, with … Continue reading
Consider Abraham: “He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” (Galatians 3:6) You try so hard to earn a smile a nod a “well done” from the one you serve. And yet, the only way to earn … Continue reading
Consider Abraham: “He believed God…” (Galatians 3:6). This is one of my favorites. Paul says, “He believed God,” not, “He believed in God.” Chew on thatun for a minute. Sometimes, all God wants is for you to believe him. Believe … Continue reading
Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard?(Galatians 2:21) Hold on a second. Read that verse again. Not to be dense or anything, but do … Continue reading
Have you suffered so much for nothing–if it really was for nothing? (Galatians 3:4) If you can do it on your own, then the cross wasn’t necessary. If the cross wasn’t necessary, then your suffering for Christ is meaningless. If … Continue reading
Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? (Galatians 3:3) Do you remember how it was in the beginning? Not THE BEGINNING–none of us is that old, even … Continue reading
I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? (Galatians 3:2) Hmm…let me think about that for a bit. Sorry, this might take a … Continue reading
You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified (Galatians 3:1). You know the scene. Star Wars–the real one, the first one. Luke and Obi Wan–the real one, the first one–are … Continue reading
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing(Galatians 2:21). Think about it. When we try to work our way to heaven, when we try to … Continue reading