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TEXT: GALATIANS 2:17-18 | LOVE NOT LEGALISM INTRO EXPLANATION : We are approaching the end of this 2nd chapter here in Galatians, and we are nearing what is probably the most notable verse in all of this book in v.20. But before we reach that all important verse, we cannot miss the powerful reminder…

Author: John This is the author of all three books. We will look at each book separately but there will be some overlap. The text does not specifically name the author. There is a claim of an eyewitness relationship. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our…

INTRO EXPLANATION : The exact timing of when the events here in Galatians 2 we are about to look at actually took place is debated. I believe it took place following the events of Acts 15 when Paul and Barnabas made their way to Jerusalem because there was some that came over to Antioch and began to…

TEXT: GALATIANS 2:11-16 | THE ONLY TWO RELIGIONS INTRO EXPLANATION : Over the past couple weeks we have read as Peter came to Antioch and at first seemed to confirm the position that Paul had taken and the message he had preached. But as we saw, somewhere along the way a group of Jewish religious leaders…

This morning we’re going to start a series studying the book of James. We’ll start in James 1 and work our way through the whole book. The book of James was written by James the half brother of Jesus (see Matthew 13:55 and Gal. 1:9 ). He was a firsthand witness of the sinless life of Jesus. It’s pretty…

Introduction 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,…

TEXT: GALATIANS 2:1-10 | THE CONTINUANCE OF THE GOSPEL INTRO ILLUSTRATION : Robert Hanssen was born in 1944 in Chicago, IL On January 12, 1976, Hanssen joined the FBI and was quickly moved to New York and into the counterintelligence department were he was assigned the task of compiling information of…

Galatians 2:11–16 (EHV) But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly wrong. For before some people came from James, he ate with the Gentiles. But when those people came, he drew back and separated himself, because he feared those from the circumcision group. And…

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily…

The Historical Beliefs of Baptist Churches

1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. 1. Who was James ? (1)A. Four men in the New Testament who carried the name. I. James, the son of Zebedee and Brother of John . Fishermen called to follow Jesus as disciples. Known as the Son’s…

Morning 9July 2023

Titus 1-2 Good morning church! We are starting a short little letter this morning by the name of Titus. Just so you are aware, we will move through this book quickly as much of the material is similar to what we saw in 1 and 2 Timothy. Titus 1:1–4 (NKJV) 1 Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of…

Matthew 16-17 Saving Private Ryan is probably not the first thing that would rise to the top of anyone’s mind while reading through the book of Matthew. It sure wasn’t for me. Extra-violent war film and all that. But one of the characters from that movie is, I think, of some relevance to the portion…

Live In Harmony with One another Good morning. We are continuing our slow walk through the instructions that are given in 12th chapter of the book of Romans. We spent months going through the first 11 chapters that discuss who God is, and who we are because of Him, and then Paul starts chapter 12 with…

Imagine with me that Joel and Frank get together to make the church an amazing meal one Sunday after church. And imagine that as the pastor, I am the first one to taste the food. And I’m thinking, “That’s an odd thing. They’re not usually that nice to me. Either they’ve changed their mind now and they…

INTRO Michael Phelps: The man who dominated the Olympic pool like no other. The legendary American swimmer won 28 medals across 5 Olympics , making him the most decorated athlete in the history of the Summer Games. It is a name that resonates around the world, even among people who may not be fans of…

3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called…

The truly free life of the acquitted (justified/righteous) is all Christ-earned and Christ-empowerd.

Cooperation with Biblical Authority increases Mission Confidence.

The letter to the Galatians is an appeal by Paul to churches in the Roman province of Galatia to resist the movement to abandon the system of salvation that saves one by faith in Christ (expressed in repentance and baptism), and adopt a system of salvation whereby one is justified by the keeping of the…

Acts 15 was the great Jerusalem conference- there the dispute of the necessity of following the law, in particular circumcision, was settled. The believers were free from the law in Christ- they had a liberty in Christ that could not be bridled. For some, like Peter, who had been orthodox Hews their…

The grace of God was the cornerstone of the ministry of the Apostle Paul. I. Be Thankful for God’s Mercy 1 Timothy 1:12 (NASB95) 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, After Paul believed in his Jesus, the early saints were…

The New Testament is made up of 5 types of literature: The Gospels (Matthew - John) History (Acts) Pauline Epistles (Romans - Philemon) General Epistles (Hebrews - Jude) Prophecy (Revelation) Titus is a Pauline epistle . More specifically it is a pastoral epistle . Author: Paul 1 Paul, a servant of God…

This world can be so crazzzy can’t it? How many of us experienced something wrong this week:maybe you got told something in some way and no one should talk to you that way. Maybe you were charged too much for something, like you went to the gas station once this week, that’s where I know you got charged…