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• Paul emphasizes the importance of starting with the cross every day |
• Jesus plus something else (circumcision, morality) is not sufficient for salvation; one must come to the cross alone |
• The cross is seen as a doctrine of cruelty by philosopher Bertrand Russell |
• Some people view the cross as mere jewelry or offensive |
• Discussion of Jesus as a savior and the concept of needing salvation |
• Comparison of boasting in worldly accomplishments vs. boasting in Christ's sacrifice and resurrection |
• Explanation of the word "boast" and its origins in military context, with parallels drawn to sports teams using motivational speeches to pump up their players |
• Analysis of where people find validation and strength, whether in themselves or in Christ |
• The self-esteem movement is criticized for being about boasting rather than seeking God's approval |
• The concept of "boasting in Christ" means seeking God's approval and confidence solely in Him |
• C.S. Lewis' quote emphasizes the importance of how God thinks of us, not how we think of Him |
• The promise of glory is made possible by the work of Christ and requires survival of spiritual examination |
• True happiness comes from being loved by God, not merely pitied or approved of by others |
• Jesus is the door to affirmation and love, and His sacrifice provides the means for hearing God's approval |
• Boasting in the cross and bringing the kingdom to those around |
• Importance of living out of love for Christ every day |
• Prayer for life, Spirit, and transformation through Jesus |
• Thankfulness for salvation, restoration, and cleansing |
• Confident boasting in Jesus alone |
• The depth of God's love demonstrated through Jesus' death and resurrection |
• Reflection on the pain and cost of sin and redemption |
• Invitation to come and stay with them |
• Request for God's blessing and the presence of Jesus |
• Opening one's heart, mind, and spirit to worship and follow Jesus |
• Asking Jesus to be present in various aspects of life (longing, needing, doing, etc.) |
• Commission to show who Jesus is through living accordingly |
• Letting Jesus fill one's heart and continually saving them |
[0.00 --> 4.84] Good morning. |
[11.56 --> 13.70] It's a privilege to be with you |
[13.70 --> 18.28] and to look at God's word with you this morning. |
[19.64 --> 22.18] We are going to be concluding our series |
[22.18 --> 24.78] on Paul's letter to the Galatians, |
[24.78 --> 28.52] a letter that Paul yells at us |
[28.52 --> 29.46] to make sure we're listening. |
[29.46 --> 31.06] That's kind of the picture we have. |
[32.62 --> 37.06] Last week, Pastor Dave in his sermon |
[37.06 --> 38.46] talked about freedom |
[38.46 --> 41.80] and the freedom to live as God calls us to live. |
[43.22 --> 45.80] Paul describes us as walking in the spirit |
[45.80 --> 47.58] versus walking in the flesh. |
[49.06 --> 51.78] He said the result of walking in the spirit |
[51.78 --> 52.84] are the fruits of the spirit, |
[52.96 --> 54.48] love, joy, peace, patient kindness, |
[54.60 --> 55.60] self-control, faithfulness, |
[56.16 --> 58.92] versus self-centered slavery |
[58.92 --> 61.12] when we walk in the flesh, |
[61.66 --> 64.82] when we think our freedom is to act out |
[64.82 --> 66.08] all the desires we have, |
[66.14 --> 67.76] and yet we find ourselves enslaved. |
[69.02 --> 71.62] And they are places that don't bear fruit |
[71.62 --> 74.26] because they are actually dead places |
[74.26 --> 75.86] where we're trying to find live things. |
[75.86 --> 82.44] And Galatians would say this is all about life in the gospel, |
[83.96 --> 85.00] gospel living, |
[85.36 --> 87.40] which is what we're trying to do every week. |
[88.90 --> 91.58] Martin Luther, the great reformer, |
[91.66 --> 93.30] summed up Galatians like this. |
[94.36 --> 94.74] He said, |
[94.74 --> 97.54] The truth of the gospel is also the principle |
[97.54 --> 99.00] of all Christian doctrine. |
[99.12 --> 99.90] Doctrine is belief. |
[100.50 --> 101.70] Where in the knowledge, |
[101.90 --> 105.34] in the knowledge of all godliness consists, |
[106.34 --> 108.08] most necessary it is therefore |
[108.08 --> 111.02] that we should know this gospel well, |
[111.74 --> 112.90] teach it to others, |
[113.14 --> 116.34] and beat it continually into their heads. |
[116.34 --> 119.22] Only Luther would say it that way. |
[120.38 --> 121.50] But I guess I'm going to say now, |
[121.62 --> 123.42] be prepared for yourselves |
[123.42 --> 125.04] to receive another beating, |
[125.62 --> 127.18] since that's what I'm here for. |
[128.62 --> 130.46] We've come to chapter 6, |
[131.10 --> 132.32] and we can easily read it |
[132.32 --> 135.04] kind of like a set of detached statements. |
[135.16 --> 136.24] It feels that way sometimes, |
[136.46 --> 137.90] kind of like standalone Proverbs. |
[138.76 --> 140.24] Bear each other's burdens. |
[140.42 --> 141.30] God is not mocked. |
[141.38 --> 144.00] But it actually does stand together fairly well, |
[144.00 --> 147.64] especially if I start with chapter 5, 26. |
[148.20 --> 149.70] I was reading some commentaries, |
[150.24 --> 153.50] and they think that that last verse of chapter 5 |
[153.50 --> 155.18] should have actually been part of 6, |
[155.62 --> 159.90] reminding us that these chapters and verses are added. |
[160.32 --> 162.22] We just added all those things |
[162.22 --> 163.68] to kind of make it easier to read the Bible. |
[164.08 --> 167.56] So I'm going to put verse 26 in with chapter 6. |
[168.88 --> 171.22] In the first part of the chapter, |
[171.84 --> 173.42] Paul's talking about a heart condition, |
[173.42 --> 175.88] and that heart condition leads to certain behaviors. |
[176.46 --> 177.28] And then the last part, |
[177.50 --> 179.12] how do we solve this heart condition |
[179.12 --> 181.86] with real living in the gospel? |
[182.22 --> 183.40] So that's kind of where we're going. |
[184.16 --> 186.02] So let's read the whole thing together. |
[186.12 --> 187.48] A little bit long, but bear with me. |
[188.18 --> 190.68] Galatians 5, 26, and then chapter 6. |
[192.10 --> 195.00] Let us not become conceited, |
[195.62 --> 198.40] provoking and envying each other. |
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