This was a difficult one to outline. In this message we talk about the high priesthood of Christ with a focus on His training through His sufferings in His humanity to be able to be sympathetic, compassionate and a present help to us as our High Priest. Outline I. Christ’s Obedience and Faith Through Suffering …
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Learn about the Galatian Error in Christianity, which refers to a mixture of law and grace that emphasizes obedience to the law rather than trusting in Christ’s righteousness and justification by faith. The book of Galatians serves as both a warning against legalism and a defense of justification by faith. Characteristics of “Galatianized” Christianity include an emphasis on following rules and a de-emphasis on trusting in Christ’s righteousness. Examples of “Galatianized” Christianity include tithing and being a disciple in the sense of the synoptic Gospels. It is important to understand the dangers of legalism and the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice for true freedom in Christ.
The gospel is a message of freedom, assurance, and inheritance, but it can be offensive to legalists. Legalists see righteousness as a matter of law-keeping and are offended by the notion that Christ’s righteousness secures salvation and gives confidence in our relationship with Him. The gospel emphasizes inheritance as the positive focus, as we see in the Epistles. According to 1 Peter 1:3-4, we have been born again to a “living hope” and an “inheritance incorruptible” that is reserved for us. The gospel is Good News that God has made peace with man and has good will toward man, but legalists tend to focus on God’s wrath towards sin and find it difficult to accept that God has made peace with man. Our growth in the Christian life comes as we learn to stand fast in the liberty that we have in Christ, relying on the Spirit and enjoying the graciousness and goodness of God.
Learn about the purpose of the law and the reality of sin in the flesh to experience true freedom in Christ. Using the law as a “guide for Christian living” waters down its requirements. The Law was given as a diagnosis of man’s condition, not a recommendation for its cure. Legalistic teaching does not put the law in its proper context. We are saved by grace through faith in Christ alone, and it is through Him that we are made righteous, holy, and blameless in the sight of God. To stand before God with a clear conscience and experience the blessings available to justified and regenerated sons and heirs, we must maintain our faith in Christ.
Learn how Satan is actually a legalist and how sin is personified as the nature of Satan himself. Satan’s deception leads people into thinking they can achieve righteousness by their own efforts, but this is a lie. The only way to receive righteousness is through faith in Jesus Christ. This informative article explores the injection of sin into humanity through the tree of knowledge of good and evil, the purpose of the law, and Satan’s nature of sin making him a legalist. Discover why it is so important to have faith in Christ and not to rely on our own works. Keywords: sin, Satan, Law, legalism, righteousness, Gospel of grace.
This informative SEO excerpt discusses the Law, sin, Christ, Spirit, condemnation, and resurrection. It explores the purpose of the Law, how it relates to our sinful nature, and its limitations. The Law exposes our need for Christ and teaches us to turn to Him for salvation and spiritual growth. The excerpt emphasizes that relying on the Law to save us or make us better people is not the answer. Instead, we must trust in Christ’s grace and learn to live in the Spirit. The main point is that the Law reveals our sinfulness and need for Christ.
Discover how the command “Thou Shalt Not Covet” slayed Paul and how his experience can teach us about the Christian life. Paul realized that his desire to serve God was rooted in covetousness, a desire for praise and standing before God in the flesh. This pursuit of the Law can blind and deceive modern-day legalists. Instead, the Christian life is a supernatural life that depends on Christ’s Life and His grace. Renewing the mind and pursuing discipleship are essential to experiencing this freedom in Christ. Learn more about Christ’s righteousness at ChristiansNeedTheGospel.com. Keywords: Christian life, legalism, freedom in Christ, grace, renewing the mind, discipleship.
Compare James 1 and 2 Corinthians 3 – This first chapter serves as an introduction to the method used in making striking comparisons between the principles of law and grace. It focuses on two mirrors found in James and 2 Corinthians, in which we see the reflection of our true selves and the glory of …
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ispensationalism is not just about prophecy charts or future events. It is a framework for understanding the distinction between the prophetic program that focuses on Israel and the mystery of Christ as presented by Paul. This distinction especially impacts the believer’s view of sanctification and rewards because when we do not make this distinction, we tend to believe that even though we are justified by faith, our rule of life is law.
:I’ve been considering the concept of “being led by the spirit.” I’ve noticed that some people have a mistaken understanding of what that means in the context of Christianity. They think that being led by the spirit means performing grandiose works and receiving specific directions from the spirit. But in reality, being led by the …
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