Galatians
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Freedom to Serve (Galatians 6)
Our freedom in Christ empowers us to live selflessly, engaging in acts of love and service that not only transform our own lives but also uplift our community, mirroring the love of Christ in every relationship and interaction. Continue reading
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Freedom in Christ: Living by the Spirit (Galatians 5)
Bible Passage: Galatians 5 Big Idea: Freedom in Christ equips us to live authentically and love selflessly in a world often characterized by law and selfishness. Through the Holy Spirit, we are invited to embody this divine love, making a transformative impact in our communities. Opening Thoughts In the fifth chapter of Galatians, Paul states Continue reading
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From Slavery to Sonship (Galatians 4)
Bible Passage: Galatians 4 Big Idea: The liberation from the law leads us into a deeper understanding and experience of our identity as children of God, equipping us to live in the freedom of grace rather than the bondage of works. Opening Thoughts One of the tragedies of being enslaved by legalism is that it makes a Continue reading
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Faith’s Assurance (Galatians 3)
Bible Passage: Galatians 3 Big Idea: Justification comes through faith in Christ alone, assuring believers of their status as God’s children and freeing them from the bondage of the law and the pressure of self-righteousness. Opening Thoughts Many of us have been a part of churches or traditions that said, “The way to receive the Continue reading
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The Freedom of Grace ( Galatians 2)
This lesson discusses Paul’s second visit to Jerusalem to affirm his gospel message and apostleship. Paul confronts the Judaizers’ false teachings that required Gentile believers to adhere to Jewish customs like circumcision. He recounts his public confrontation with Peter in Antioch for hypocrisy, underscoring that justification comes through faith in Christ, not by works of… Continue reading
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We Were Born Free (Galatians 1)
This lesson introduces Galatians 1, highlighting Paul’s emphasis on freedom through grace rather than adherence to the Mosaic Law. Paul wrote to counter the Judaizers, who insisted Gentile Christians follow Jewish legalistic practices like circumcision. The letter is described as a declaration of spiritual liberty, asserting salvation by grace alone and warning against false gospels… Continue reading
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