Galatians: The Gospel of Grace

Amazing Grace to Run the Race!

Galatians 2:19-20

““For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!””

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭2‬:‭19‬-‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Salvation is the gift of God that comes to us by grace through faith in Jesus the Christ! (Ephesians 2:8)

Live in Freedom... (Vs. 19)

“For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God."

Live a Surrender Life... (Vs. 20a)

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me."

Live by Faith... (Vs.20b-21)

"The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!””

We preserve the truth of the gospel when we live by faith. (Gal. 2:5)

Galatians 1:6-9 (NIV) "I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God’s curse!"

Grace is the source of becoming a New Creation in Christ.

The Call to Grace

“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The true gospel is rooted in grace.

The Call not to Compromise

“which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Any alteration of the gospel is not the gospel at all.

The Call not to Tolerate Deception (Galatians 1:8-9)

“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God’s curse!”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The GOSPEL is a GRACE filled message that transforms lives.

“After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.”

Living boldly for Jesus is a result of Holy Spirit empowerment.

Empowerment for Witness

• Scripture Reference: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”” -Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Miraculous Signs and Wonders

• Scripture Reference: “Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.” -‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭43‬ ‭NIV‬

Transformation of Lives

• Scripture Reference: “Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized,” -Acts‬ ‭9‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭NIV‬

CONCLUSION: The result of living in the power of the Holy Spirit is a transformed life.

The Power of the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 (NIV) "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them."

INTRODUCTION: To effectively follow Jesus we must receive the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Promise Fulfilled

• Scripture Reference: “On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”” -‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NIV‬ The coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost as the fulfillment of Jesus' promise.

The Manifestation of Power

• Scripture Reference: “Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.” -Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Empowered for Witness

• Scripture Reference: “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. -Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Conclusion: Remember, this promise is for you! - Acts 2:39

Genesis 1:2 (NIV) "Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters."

The Spirit as the Nurturer of Creation
"Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters." -Genesis 1:2

The Holy Spirit’s Constant Companion
“The Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” -‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The Transformative Power of His Presence
"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." -2 Corinthians 3:17

Not only is the Holy Spirit the nurture of creation but the nurture of NEW CREATION! You must be born again!

John 14:15-17 (NIV) "If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you."

“On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.”

‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

God the Father never ever breaks a promise!

The Advocate We Need

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—” -John‬ ‭14‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as our "advocate" or "helper."

God Within Us

“the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” -John‬ ‭14‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

A Promise for All Believers

Acts 2:38-39 "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call."

Today, receive the promised Holy Spirit.

Series: Comeback Stories

Sermon: Comeback Stories Mother's Day Edition

Scripture: John 4:10-15

“Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?” Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.””

‭‭John‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬-‭15‬ ‭NIV‬

Introduction: Jesus came into a world that dehumanized woman and restored them by granting them acceptance, dignity, and purpose.

Encountering Jesus

Overcoming Stigma

Empowerment and Purpose

Hope and Transformation

Conclusion: Jesus testimony is the pathway for your own comeback story!

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