Sermon – 2026/02/01

Posted on 02/09/2026 • Filed in: Sermon Notes • Gal, Galatians, Galatians2026

• Many of us love good mysteries. The way the story unfolds and clues are put together. Because when we feel the truth is concealed, we feel we are missing something critical. That is probably why Christmas and birthdays are a kid’s favorite time of year.
• The good news is that God does not conceal the truth from us and invites us to know it and Him better.

• What the truth does…
  • a. Truth brings ACCOUNTABILITY vs 2-3
  • b. Truth confronts ERROR vs 4-5
• The gospel is about grace, not merit.
• Also…  The MacArthur New Testament Commentary…  “Christian freedom is not license. When we become free in Christ we lose our freedom to sin, of which we were once a slave. In Christ, “having been freed from sin, [we] become slaves of righteousness” (Rom. 6:18)”

• a. Our SOCIAL status should not influence our calling vs 6
  • Paul respected the other apostles, but did elevate titles or place them above Christ
  • Acts 15:1-29
• b. The LOCAL church matters in ministry vs 9-10
  • we are a work in progress…. and we need to work to demonstrate grace
  • we must be holistic in our approach to ministry… practical needs, but NEVER neglecting the gospel

• Paul tells us that the gospel is for all people….
  • Careful not to impose cultural standards, only the standards of God’s Word
  • not try adding “conditions” to how a person should live in Christ. God’s Word is clear how we are to live before Him.
• All are welcome, and to come as you are but we cannot remain as we are. We must continue to grow in the work of Christ becoming more like Him each day.
• What are you doing to grow in that manner?  What plans do you have in place for accountability to the truth of God’s Word. No man is an island in their walk with Christ.
• This week reflect on God’s transforming power and praise Him for it. Then pray how God can use your story to tell others about Him.