A New Creation
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11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. 12 It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. 14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. 17 From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
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Galatians 6:11
Galatians 6:11
11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.
Large / Important
Individual character or letter / written document
own hand
Galatians 6:12
Galatians 6:12
12 It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
Gentiles viewed circumcision as barbaric
Visual - For show
Ecclesiastical Statistics
number of circumscisions each year
warning:
baptismal statsistics
number of conversions or congreagation size
number of young people
number of muscians or singers
Avoid Persecution / Ridicule
Friends & family
Work place
Society
False Teachers (fellow believers)
Galatians 6:13
Galatians 6:13
13 For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.
Paul points out their hypocrisy
failure to keep the Law of God - Romans 2:21 (12-29)
Circumcision - salvation by works
Why?
not for care of the believer
but because the “false teachers” want to be able to boast
warning of outward show:
raising of hands
speaking in tongues
wealth & prosperity
Galatians 6:14-15
Galatians 6:14-15
14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
only one thing to boast in - The Cross
world crucified to me and I to the world
standards
way of thinking
way of living
public show & signs - e.g. circumcision no longer relevant
whether Jew or Gentile - A NEW CREATION
a new set of standards
a new perspective - way of looking at everything
a new way of living
the regenerating work of God
Christian or Church Life
unique and different
not living to the standards of the world
not similar to nightclub
Galatians 6:16
Galatians 6:16
16 And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
God’s way of looking at things (1 Cor 2:16)
Architects drawings / model
Walk in the Spirirt - now Paul speaks of those who hold to this thinking
Paul’s Gesture of peace & reconciliation
Peace - a state of rest (as apposed to turmoil)
Mercy - undeserved compassion to someone else.
Upon the Israel of God
The True Remnant of God
Circumcision is the matter of the heart
No place for the unbelieving Jew / Gentile
Galatians 6:17
Galatians 6:17
17 From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
Paul addresses the attacks on himself
I bear on my body the marks of Jesus
imprisonment
scars - stoned & flogged
Galatians 6:18
Galatians 6:18
18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
Grace - free, undeserved & unconditional love of God
Lord - Ruler
Jesus - Joshua / Saviour
Christ - God’s chosen one
Spirit - Soul - different from unbeliever - Gift of the risen Christ
Sufficiency of the Cross