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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…

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

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…

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…

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…

Accepted Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running…

Galatians 1 & 2 Good morning church, open your Bible’s with me to Philippians 1 , no, I’m kidding, you guys finished chapter one didn’t you? Open with me to Galatians, small little book right after 2 Corinthians. Very excited to be starting another book with you this morning church. If you don’t normally…

Me Tesla Comps; Kadanja - Confirmation and Testing Most everyone has experienced this in some way at some point in your life We Different required testings - licenses Graduating Promotion But these types of testings are not in modern culture alone. Tonight as we continue to look at Paul’s testimony in…

Life is full of challenges. Each week provides an opportunity to learn to persevere. Yet, this is hard work. I am reminded of the words of Paul in Romans, Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.…

Wow, We just finished chapter 15 that deals with resurrections, glorified bodies, dead leaving the graves, transformations, and becoming the direct, exact image of Jesus Christ Himself. Then we have Paul saying, 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of…

Continuing in Grace. United in the truth of the Gospel. Galatians 2:11-16

Today we will Define bigotry See what the Bible says about it Why Christians are accused of being Bigots What can we do to make sure we do not have a spirit of bigotry BIGOTRY DEFINED Obstinate and unreasonable attachment to a particular creed, opinion, practice, ritual, or party organization; excessive…

Let me introduce you to a prospective church member. He will attend every service, including special events. He will go on mission trips with a passion to convert the heathen. He will tithe, sing in the choir, read his Bible daily, and memorize Scripture. He will be happy to pray in corporate worship.…