It's All About Grace

Galatians 1:1–5 HCSB

Paul, an apostle—not from men or by man, but by 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 for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father. To whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

God’s Man

Galatians 1:1–2 HCSB

Paul, an apostle—not from men or by man, but by 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.

Paul mentions his Apostleship- This is a point of authority. But that was by grace.

Paul mentions Brothers- This is a point of relationship. They best way to lead when possible is in the context of family relationships.

We need to realize that we are called by grace to serve the Lord as God’s Man or God’s Woman in the context of relationships.

God’s Message

Galatians 1:3–4 HCSB

Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father.

The message of salvation- from our sin

The message of living for the Lord in this present age. .(Rescue- Saved)

These are always to be in front of the Christian.

If we are children of God, saved by his grace, how does it impact our lives?

We will learn a lot about this as we move through the book of Galatians.

God’s Magnificence

Galatians 1:5 HCSB

To whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

You will notice that the exact wording of this would point the glory to the Son.

For who He is and what He has done.

He has saved us. by giving Himself

He rescues us from the age.

He does the will of the Father.

He is supposed to get the glory for all our lives.

There is no room in a Christians life for self focused, self absorbed living. There is no room for making much of yourself. We are called to make much of Jesus. This is counter cultural for sure. If you listen to the world you come away with thinking that you mus brag and point out yourself as often as possible. I would even say that constant selfies can be a form sin because they point out ME ME ME.

“I boast not of works, nor tell of good deeds,

For naught have I done to merit His Grace

All glory and praise shall rest upon Him

So willing to die in my place

I will glory in the cross

In the cross

Lest His Sufferings All be in vain

I will weep no more for the cross that he bore

I will glory in the cross.