Sermons About Uncircumcised
Declaration of (in) Dependence Part 4
GOD, COMIC BOOKS, AND WHINY BRATS - What does it look like to live a life of humility and faith instead of a life of arrogance and presumption?
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Sunday Sermon for Week 16-09
Paul reminds his Gentile readers that they were once trapped in their transgressions and sins, and so were spiritually dead and alienated from God. Later, Paul says whereas the Gentiles were once excluded from citizenship in Israel, they are now members of God’s Kingdom. In fact, the relationship is far more intimate. They have become family. What happened in between to bring about this change? Paul points out that this great change occurred because of Jesus’ death on the Cross and the shedding of His Blood, that union with God is possible.
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Galatians 2.11-16: No more masquerading
The scene changes from Jerusalem to Antioch and the mood also changes as Paul confronts Peter. The reason for the public opposition is Peter's double-mindedness and double standards. He would regularly eat and fellowship with Gentiles (the uncircumcised), but as some Jewish leaders from Jerusalem arrive in Antioch Peter withdraws from the Gentiles. His hypocrisy causes others to wear mask as well including Barnabas. Andrew Peterson has said in one of his great songs, the church is the second coming of the Pharisees. At times, that is very true and so it was on this day in Antioch. May we apply and live what we profess to belileve. The gospel of grace, the soul of man and the glory of God is at stake. So, let's throw off the masks.
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