“So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian,” (Galatians 3:24–25, ESV) I have to say that I was blessed growing up. We had a good home. Oh, it was not perfect,Continue reading “Graduation From Guardianship”
Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.
Conflict Yes or No – Gal 3:21-22
“Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.”Continue reading “Conflict Yes or No – Gal 3:21-22”
Why the Law?
“Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made, and it was put in place through angels by an intermediary. Now an intermediary implies more than one, but God is one.” (Galatians 3:19–20, ESV) In recent history, the progressive movement promoted aContinue reading “Why the Law?”
The Promise (Galatians 3:15-18)
“Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ. This is what I mean: the law, which came 430 years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so asContinue reading “The Promise (Galatians 3:15-18)”
Covenant Continuity
“so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.” (Galatians 3:14, ESV) It is now November and we are getting ready for Christmas. In the old days, or let us say some time ago, they made Christmas tree lights withContinue reading “Covenant Continuity”
Faith and False Hope
For some reason the video with my morning post did not get embedded. So, here it is.
Faith and False Hope
10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. 11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sightContinue reading “Faith and False Hope”
Privileged Heritage
7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed withContinue reading “Privileged Heritage”
Reasoning
“1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? 2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are yeContinue reading “Reasoning”
Give Thanks
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, ESV) As a pastor, I have had many people ask me one major question. What is the will of God for me. In this they are normally asking for specificContinue reading “Give Thanks”
Renewing the Heart 