(Galatians 2:14-21) The Law Doesn't Save

Introduction: Paul was grieved by Peter’s hypocrisy because it was stumbling other people

Paul addressed the problem face to face Peter

We have to be carful we don’t misrepresent Christ by playing a hypocrite

Peter had a moment of weakness and was controlled by his fear of man, which misled him and he played the hypocrite

Maybe your sitting here today and you would say that’s me. I fear what people think about me, which causes me to rebel against God in the way I live

1. (V14) Paul confronts Peter because of his hypocrisy

(NOT FOLLOWING TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL)

It would be like me saying I’m a Raider fan, but I’m rooting for another team. Am I truly a Raiders fan? Can I truly be a Christian if I don’t follow the truth of Christianity?

(V14) Peter did not keep the law, yet he refused to eat with the gentiles because they didn’t keep the law

Peter was afraid of the criticism

Peter misleading people because of his hypocrisy

2. (V16) No one will ever be made right with God by obeying the law

We can’t earn salvation by doing good works, if we could, then Christ didn’t need to die on the cross

2.1 Faith in Christ alone saves us

Stumbling block to many that faith can save us from eternal damnation

True faith always comes with good works

James 2:18 “Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.””

Faith always requires action

4. (V20) Crucified with Christ, it is no longer I that live, but Christ lives inside of me

(WE MUST LIVE LIKE WE ARE SAVED)

No longer live to please yourself but Christ

5. (V21) Do not treat the grace of God as meaningless

I will live and do whatever I want because God will forgive me