“What then has become of your blessedness? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have gouged out your eyes and given them to me. Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth?” (Galatians 4:15–16, ESV) I believe that many parishioners have no clue about the true heart of theContinue reading “Heart of the Pastor – Gal 4:12-16”
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Why Abandon the Perfect Gift
“But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more?” (Galatians 4:9, ESV) It is Christmas time. It is a time where we exchange gifts.Continue reading “Why Abandon the Perfect Gift”
Adopted Sons
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4:4–5, ESV) Many people are very interested in their ancestry or genealogy. I have dabbled into it onContinue reading “Adopted Sons”
Escape From Slavery
“In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world.” (Galatians 4:1–3, ESV) Throughout the world and throughout history, slavery has been practiced by different cultures. In some cases, there have been good masters who treated their slaves fairly. However there have been other cases whereContinue reading “Escape From Slavery”
Oneness – Galatians 3:28
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28, ESV) A Pew Research Center report from January 18, 2011 indicated at 75% of Americans are active in one kind of group or another. Many are activeContinue reading “Oneness – Galatians 3:28”
Graduation From Guardianship
“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”
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”
Renewing the Heart 