Church notes - 28th April 2019
Read Scripture: Galatians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmx4UjRFp0M
Ephesians 2:19 - 22
'Christ The Solid Rock': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GswGE6rQhmE
Galatians 1
'Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5qc0EcNgqw
'Good, Good Father': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqybaIesbuA
People in Vigilantes dressed as superheroes.
* ... have pasts they're trying to make up for
* If they can do enough good. if they can wipe out the memories of the bad stuff.
Similar questions being asked by the Galatian Christians
'What must we do to be Saved?'
Acts 15:1
Some Jews wanted to add the Law of Moses to what Jesus did.
Today: 'If you were a real Christian you would...'
Implication that you need to live a certain way.
The Council at Jerusalem settled the matter, but it was still troubling the Galatian Christians.
Jesus died for us on the Cross. Paul is saying that nothing else is required other than our faith in Him.
The requirements were fulfilled at the Cross.
vs 6 - 8
Paul was frustrated that people would turn from the Gospel to something that isn't a gospel at all. All it did was add additional burdens on their shoulders and throw them into confusion.
Paul's ministry was legitimate.
But we can add additional burdens to ourselves if we continue to carry our sins. There is no need for this. It was Christ Alone. In Christ alone we have confidence in eternal life.
All our sins are forgiven in Christ. Any doubts are not of God. Our sins are forgiven, Christ is our hope. We can live in a sense of confidence and assurance.
'Only a Holy God': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPi5kArL04E