Faith Brings Hope

“But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother. For it is written, ‘Rejoice, O barren one who does not bear; break forth and cry aloud, you who are not in labor! For the children of the desolate one will be more than those of the one who has a husband.’” (Galatians 4:26–27,Continue reading “Faith Brings Hope”

Motives – Galatians 4:16-17

“So have I become your enemy by telling you the truth? They eagerly seek you, not commendably, but they wish to shut you out so that you will seek them.” (Galatians 4:16–17, NASB95) In life we do things for a reason. Behind the reason is a motive. Motives are very important. However, there are goodContinue reading “Motives – Galatians 4:16-17”

Heart of the Pastor – Gal 4:12-16

“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”

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)”