Galatians
Why Then
Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.
A Way Was Made
God does not want a better you. He wants a new you. For the unbeliever, new life is available. For the believer, restoration is possible.
It’s Not What You Think
If we strive to find our identity in family, friends, relationships, church or our past, we will be consistently disappointed, disillusioned, and discouraged. If we have a relationship with Christ, our identity is found in Him which, as we’ve seen, produces a joy, peace and fullest possible life.
What Happened?
The churches in Galatia were no longer looking like the church it was created to be. You can almost here Paul saying “how did you go from being redeemed through Christ, believing in Him and reflecting Him, to relying on yourselves, trying to do things your own way?”
We’re Not That Different
We each have a past. We are here in the moment. What will your future look like? I can guarantee you this, with Christ, you do not have to face it alone and with Christ, it will be the fullest life possible. And with Christ, it will be an eternal life, one spent in relationship with Him.
The Table
Because of Christ, forgiveness is available to us through repentance. God has freed us from the bondage of sin. Yes, there’s a Peter in all of us. We all fall short. But through Christ, restoration is not only possible, it’s available. That’s what Easter is about. Redemption through Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.
We Are Family
Since it’s inception, the church has never been about bringing people to a place, it’s been about bringing people to a person and that person is Jesus Christ and Him alone. If we make this or any other about church anything other than Christ, we are living in sin, corporately, and we need to repent.
What’s Your Story?
Is there something in your life that you are allowing to stand in the way of “your story”? Is there something in your life that is preventing you from being who Christ has commanded you and led you to be?
Has Your Freedom Been Robbed
Freedom is a beautiful thing. And yet, we often are enslaved because of the choices that we have made that have led us down some paths that are dark. Today, there is a Savior who wants to release you from that bondage so that you can experience His Freedom and a life lived in relationship with Him.