"This I say then, ‘Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.’ For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of … Continue reading Walking In The Spirit
Justification
"We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the … Continue reading Justification
Walk in the Spirit – Galations 5:16-26
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the … Continue reading Walk in the Spirit – Galations 5:16-26
Some… Would Pervert the Gospel of Christ – Galations 1:6-10
"I marvel that ye are so soon removed from Him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which … Continue reading Some… Would Pervert the Gospel of Christ – Galations 1:6-10
The Fruit We Bear
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not … Continue reading The Fruit We Bear
Seed of the Woman
"And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between … Continue reading Seed of the Woman
A Study in Galations 1:10-12
The Gospel; Not After Man - Galations 1:10-12 The gospel of Jesus Christ is like no other message. The word "Gospel" itself maintains that it is a message of good news. It also tells us with great assurance, and the power of God that it is the only means by which we can be saved; … Continue reading A Study in Galations 1:10-12
A Study in Galations 1:6-9
So Soon Removed from Him - Galations 1:6-9 Paul the apostle took great care to address the matter of grace. Grace is all of God and none of man; no work of man. So Paul addresses the issue as desertion - in a military sense - and in that day a deserter was worthy of … Continue reading A Study in Galations 1:6-9
Reaping Everlasting Life
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for … Continue reading Reaping Everlasting Life
Accounted Righteousness through Faith
"Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? just as Abraham “believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham. … Continue reading Accounted Righteousness through Faith
Liberty and Evil
"For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye … Continue reading Liberty and Evil
Some were Turning Away from the Gospel of Christ
"I marvel that ye are so soon removed from Him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that … Continue reading Some were Turning Away from the Gospel of Christ
Wednesday Evening Bible Study 121411
GRACE: NOT BY MAN The Law and the Promises of God - Galations 3:21-29 Verse 21 - Since the gift of God is "by grace through faith" (Ephesians 2:8-10), what is the purpose of the law (v. 20)? Does the law nullify the promise? Is law and faith in competition? The purpose of the law … Continue reading Wednesday Evening Bible Study 121411
Wednesday Bible Study 111611
GRACE: NOT BY MAN The Restraints of Law and Grace - Galations 3:15-20 Has anyone noticed that the law only restrains those who are friends of the law? Has anyone noticed that locks on the doors keep out only those who know what a locked door means? We know the restraints of the Law; but … Continue reading Wednesday Bible Study 111611
Wednesday Bible Study 082411
GRACE: NOT BY MAN Standing Against Legalism - Galations 2:11-14 Verse 11 - The apostle Paul sees hypocrisy in the legalistic move of Peter. Peter was abandoning the grace which Paul and he had preached. This was a time for Paul to speak and confront an erring brother. The matter of grace is a serious … Continue reading Wednesday Bible Study 082411
