1. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS.

THE LAW VERSUS GRACE.

Fake JUDAISERS had infiltrated Paul’s reasonably new Church in Galatia to persuade them that they must keep the Law to be saved.

Many people were being swayed away from the Gospel of Grace and were embracing once more the bondage of legalism in order to be saved.

If you have time to read this fantastic book, here is an outline you can use.

1. The attack of the Gospel. Chapter 1:1-16
2. Law versus Grace. Chapter 2:21
3. Salvation by faith verses Salvation by Good Works.
4. Slavery verses Sons and Heirs of God. Chapter 4.
5. The Sinful Flesh verses the Holy Spirit. Chapter 5.

  6  How to live well in a Christian Community

PAUL DEFENDS THE TRUE GOSPEL.

He reassured the  Christians who were troubled and confused by the false teachers who taught them that Salvation only comes by adherence to the Law of Moses: instead of accepting the Grace of the New Covenant.

PAUL’S EXPLANATION.

God had promised Abraham that He would bless him and his descendants after him, including the whole world (us). This was an everlasting Covenant that could not be annulled. Genesis Chapter 15.

THE LAW.

The Law given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai in Exodus was to set apart the Israelites from the World.

                                    Paul reminds the people that faith in Christ does not originate from the promises given to Abraham or the Mosaic Covenant; instead, it extends beyond Israel to us today.

Now, anyone who puts their faith in Christ is a Spiritual child of Abraham. Galations 3:9.

You are not only a child of Abraham but a child of God.                                       We are adopted into God’s family. Galatians 4:5,6.

This is why God sent Jesus. He lived the Law and died for our sins, then rose again victorious over the penalty of the Law of Sin and Death. He was the only One who could fulfil the Law.                                  You see, the Law is the schoolmaster of God that brings us to Christ. It makes it clear that we need a Saviour.

Jesus Christ introduced the New Covenant through His death by shedding His precious blood for our sins on the cross of Calvary.

When He cried, “It is finished”, refers to the Old Covenant being finished and the New Covenant having begun.

Each time we celebrate the Lord’s supper, we are reminded as we take the bread that it is a symbol of His Brocken Body, and as we partake of the wine, we also are reminded it is the Cup of the New Covenant, that is:

His blood is shed for the remission of our sins.

WHAT ABOUT SIN?

After our conversion, we still continue to sin, but we hate sinning against the ‘One’ who freely saved us.

Now, our conscience has been sharpened, and the indwelling Christ is changing us. His Spirit, which works in us, helps us to battle sinful desires. 

When we do fall short and sin, we remember that we can come humbly before God and apologise for that failure, knowing that His blood continuously avails for us and we are totally forgiven. 

The law is now written upon our hearts. We choose to obey the inner prompting of the Holy Spirit.

There are Churches today that place upon people burdens too heavy to bear, and they never find peace within themselves as guilt and shame tear them apart on the inside. 

These dear souls try to please God by performing good works to gain His acceptance, but never measure up to the standards that are placed upon them. No person can ever earn Salvation by Good Works.

“FOR BY GRACE YOU ARE SAVED THROUGH FAITH AND NOT OF YOURSELVES. IT IS THE FREE GIFT OF GOD, NOT OF WORKS LEST ANY MAN SHOULD BOAST.”  

Ephesians 2:8,9.

God wants all men to come to repentance and receive the gift of Salvation.

He made the way very easy so that even a little child can understand and come to Jesus. His arms are open wide to all who will come to Him. The most evil  wicked person is also welcome into His loving arms.

Dear reader, stop striving and stressing to please the Lord. You, yes you are accepted in the beloved. Praise God, it’s all by …

GRACE THROUGH FAITH.

IT’S THE FREE GIFT OF GOD.

Why?

BECAUSE HE HAS “ALWAYS” LOVED YOU.

Are you a church attender and yet do not have a relationship with Him? Then you are just practicing religion and still on your way to Hell.

God doesn’t send you to Hell, He wants you with Him in Heaven.

So let’s pray this prayer of Salvation together and make Him Lord and Saviour of your life.

“Lord God, I am a sinner and I cannot save myself by my own merit. I need You, Jesus, to save me from the penalty of sin. Thank you for dying for me that I might live in eternity with You. Come into my life now, change me and use me in the plan you have chosen for me.”

Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, tell someone, then find a Spirit-filled Church that believes in “Free Grace” and attend regularly.

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