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
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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
The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me (Galatians 2:20). Frankly, I don’t know how those non-believer types do it. I mean, to wake … Continue reading
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me (Galatians 2:20). You are not your own. It’s not your body not your mind not your soul not your money not your time not … Continue reading
I have been crucified with Christ… (Galatians 2:20). But…I haven’t. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not second-guessing Paul here, and I’m certainly not questioning Scripture. I get (sorta) the idea that Jesus went to the cross on my behalf, so … Continue reading
And now…back to Galatians! For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God (Galatians 2:19). The wages of sin is death. I have sinned. (Some days, I feel like I am sin, … Continue reading
Today is a day to sing. Sing this hymn we’ve been talking about all week. Sing it in your living room, in the shower, walking the dog, on the drive to work. Let it roll over you, and let … Continue reading