Sermons About Justification
Living by Faith
For many Christians, the role of faith in the process of growth and maturity in Christ is confusing and unclear. Uncertainty and unanswered questions tend to lead us away from the Gospel and back to a religious, works-based mindset. In effect, we return to depending on our performance to live the Christian life. In this sermon, the Apostle Paul reminds the Galatian church of the role of faith, not only in becoming a Christian, but also in growing as a Christian.
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The Gospel on the Seventh Day
Our hearts are restless until we find our rest in God; and all of work is ordained to tell this gospel story.
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The Christian Life
There are 2 opposite approaches to living the Christian life - the law-centered approach and the Christ-centered approach. In Galatians 2:15-21, Paul explains how the doctrine of justification through faith in Jesus Christ-alone puts an end to the one and lays the foundation for the other.
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Sons and Heirs
The gospel brings us a new status- that of sons. Like the Galatians, we can slip back into living like slaves. But the Father sent His Son to redeem us that we might receive adoption as sons, and the Spirit to experience this status subjectively.
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The Spirit of Adoption (Romans 8:15)
We ought to rejoice that we have received the Spirit of adoption. It is a past and finished work. This brings us joy because it is something we receive by grace; otherwise we could never earn or deserve it. It brings us joy because our adoption is accompanied by all the blessings of God. And it brings us joy because we receive the relationship, affection and care of our Father.
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Faith or Observance of the Law
Paul continues his argument to show the Galatians that we are justified by faith, and not by works of the law (circumcision, ceremonial & moral law). He uses 3 arguments in this passage: the Galatians' own experience, Abraham's experience & the testimony of the Law. Faith rests or relies on Jesus for salvation, and receives the many blessings He has purchased for us.
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