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God's true people were initiated in Promise, born and live by the Spirit, and await an inheritance in the higher Jerusalem.

Belief in the promised Messiah pleases God more than acts of obligation

Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me . And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I might run, or had run, in vain. Council…

Paul and Barnabas move unto the Gentiles after Jews consider themselves unworthy of an inheritance to eternal life.

1. _Implementation_ Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, two men who were leaders among the brothers. With them they sent the following letter: The apostles…

Two Ages/Two Bodies Review What we are going to talk about today flows directly out of the text that Simon taught us out of last weekend. Let’s review that super fast 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit,…

Introduction Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through human agency, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself…

To cover the differences between faith and law. To beware of false teachers. To walk after the spirit and not the flesh

Apostasy Series: Paul Predicts the Apostasy of Many Ephesian Pastors

Paul explains his worldview and motivation

Galatians 1:1-5 Paul , an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave himself…

10 For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11 Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” 12 But the law…

PRAY & INTRO: It’s a good thing we no longer have to worry about false teachers and false teaching. … Yeah, no, nothing could be further from the truth. So what applies to Titus and the churches in Crete absolutely applies to us and our churches today. As we continue our study in Titus at v. 10 of chapter…

CODE WORD I want to talk this morning as we begin about something that we all experienced as children. It’s also something we’ve all learned to do with our kids or grandkids (if you have them). What is that something? That something is “the look”. You know “the look .” As children we see "the look” and…

Introduction What does it mean to be called a Jew? God’s chosen race for salvation to come through (covenant). Caretakers of the law (the revelation of God). Possessors of circumcision (the sign of the covenant of God). Peculiar blessings that distinguish them from the Gentiles. However, Paul insist…

Introduction Living in joy is difficult in a daunting world. It seems like every time you’re about to summit one of life’s uphill climbs that the summit is just an illusion. It merely leads to another climb, another avalanche, more struggle. We’ve seen that as a community over the last few days with…

Paul, under the commission of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, defends his sovereign election as an apostle and the gospel he is commissioned to preach against Judaizers.

Apostasy Series: Paul Describes the Apostasy of Many Ephesian Pastors in 1 Timothy 1:3-11

PRAY & INTRO: Do Christians have to change their behavior when they come to faith in Christ? - Must a soldier learn to behave like a soldier? Must a citizen of a new kingdom learn to behave like a faithful citizen? Must an adopted child learn to behave according to what represents that family well? Must…

Keys to fighting legalism

How to identify the two paths of salvation, and knowing which one you are on.

3 Ways to Stunt Your Spiritual Growth

The truth of the gospel must affect every part of our lives.

Bethel Baptist Church, Laramie, WY – “The Call to Boast in Christ Alone” 1) The Wrong Way to Follow Christ: Boast in the flesh. ( ) - How do we incorrectly boast? (Pride of self, external good works rather then internal humility and submission) Bible Knowledge Commentary: 6:12–13. The Judaizers who insisted…

The only grounds for boasting is in the cross of Christ. "that Christ crucified always be our boast and exultation and joy and praise—that Christ get glory and thanks and honor for every good thing in our lives and every bad thing that God turns for good." Paul means for us to have one solitary focus and passion for our lives: the cross of Christ exculted in every nook and crany of our lives.