The Way – Walking By the Spirit
The Spirit enables us to walk in the way of righteousness, enabling us to overcome the flesh in a way the law never could, so that we can become more like Christ.
Galatians 5:16-26
The Church – The Community of Servanthood
Question 71: Are Christians only called to be part of the universal Church?
The local church community is where we are taught humble servanthood as a virtue, where we practice acts of servanthood, and where our souls are shaped so that our whole life becomes characterized by the attitude and practices of servanthood.
Galatians 5:13-15
Faith For Tomorrow
Justification by faith today provides hope for tomorrow.
Galatians 2:15-16
The Basis of Mission:God’s Heart for the Nations
The basis of mission is God’s desire for the nations, which is a driving concern throughout all Scripture.
Genesis 12:1-3; Galatians 3:8-9
Follow My Voice
The Christian life is a constant conflict between the eyes and the ears waged in the mind. The Holy Spirit is the invisible person speaking into our ears.
Galatians 5:16-18
The True Nature of Freedom
Christ came to give us true freedom, the ability to be who we were created to be – the image of God, serving others in love.
Galatians 5:13-15
Justification By Faith Alone
God declares us to be righteous, not because of our works, but because of the work of Christ on our behalf, which we receive through faith alone.
Galatians 2:15-16
Spiritual Gifts and Service
Each of us must know which gifts we have been given so that we can serve others, but we are also called to serve in areas where we are not gifted – especially helping those in need.
1 Peter 4:10-11; Galatians 6:9-10
Messiah’s Mosaic
The church is God’s nation, comprised of people from every nation and culture, and her primary allegiance is to God’s kingdom rather than each member’s preferred culture.
Galatians 3:26-29
The Fruit of the Spirit
The Spirit is at work in believers to enable them to resist the desires of their fallen nature and to be conformed to Christ.
Galatians 5:13-26
The Method of Redemption – The Incarnation
Since we could not save ourselves, God the Son became human to work redemption for us.
Galatians 4:4-6
The Centrality of Christ
Christ is central to the Gospel and true life, and we must proclaim Him as Paul did.
Galatians 6:11-18
The Life of Freedom in the Spirit
Our life of freedom in the Spirit is one of personal responsibility and mutual care, looking forward to our final reward. Galatians 6:1-10 Reading: Romans 15:1-6 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Keeping In Step with the Spirit
As those made alive by the Spirit, we must keep in step with the Holy Spirit, developing a close, personal relationship with Him.
Galatians 5:25
Walking by the Spirit
The Spirit enables us to live a Christ-like life, helping us to overcome the flesh in a way the law never could.
Galatians 5:16-26
Our Freedom in Christ
Christ came to give us true freedom, the ability to be who we were created to be – the image of God, serving others in love.
Galatians 5:1-15
Children of Slavery, Children of Promise
The true seed of Abraham are those born of the Spirit and promise, while those trusting in law are merely slaves.
Galatians 4:21-31
Paul’s Ministry to the Galatians
Paul’s ministry to the Galatians provides an excellent model for Christians today as they lead others.
Galatians 4:8-20
Heirs of God Through Christ
Through Christ, believers are the heirs of all God’s covenant blessings.
Galatians 3:26-4:7
The Superiority of Promise Over Law
The law is inferior to God’s promise and therefore we should look to God in faith, rather than relying on the law.
Galatians 3:15-25
The Blessings of Faith
Through faith in Christ, we are redeemed from the curse and receive all of the blessings of God.
Galatians 3:1-14
Dead to the Law but Alive to God
We have died to the law but become alive to God, living a new life by faith in Christ.
Galatians 2:17-21
Justification by Faith Alone
God declares us to be righteous, not because of our works, but because of the work of Christ in our behalf, which we receive through faith alone.
Galatians 2:15-16
Paul, Peter, and Justification by Faith Alone
Paul had to rebuke Peter at Antioch because his actions were undercutting the heart of the Gospel of justification by faith alone.
Galatians 2:11-16
Paul and the Other Apostles
Paul and the other Apostles were united in their understanding of the Gospel and supported one another in their call.
Galatians 1:13-2:10