Last week, we examined Paul's testimony and saw the evidence for why Paul's gospel was legitimate. The second question we will explore today from this passage is: What did Paul's gospel produce in Paul? Are there things that happened to Paul that we could hope would happen to us?
Read moreWhy Is Paul's Gospel Legit? (Galatians 1:10-24)
The book of Acts tells the story of Paul's conversion three times. He was a persecutor of the church and was on his way from Jerusalem in Israel to Damascus in Syria to imprison and kill Christians when Jesus appeared to him in a bright light, knocked him down, and confronted him with the truth. And Paul believed!
Read moreWhat's Wrong with Adding to the Gospel? Pt. 2 (Gal. 1:1-9)
Last week, we began studying the book of Galatians and heard Paul’s urgent message that adding to the gospel is dangerous — it is abandoning Jesus. A second reason adding to the gospel is dangerous is because it is destructive.
Read moreWhat's Wrong with Adding to the Gospel? Pt. 1 (Gal. 1:1-9)
The next book we’ll dive into, beginning today, is Galatians. The theme word for our study of *Galatians* is *"fly."* The end of Paul's letter to the Galatians describes a life in flight — a life that has taken off and is soaring in God's best, God's grace.
Read moreFly 02 — Galatians 1:10-24 — Paul's Gospel Is Legit
Sunday Teaching: Fly 02 — Galatians 1:10-24 — Paul's Gospel Is Legit
Read moreFly 01 — Galatians 1:1-9 — Accept The Gospel As Is
Sunday Teaching: Fly 01 — Galatians 1:1-9 — Accept The Gospel As Is
Read moreWalk in Truth - Confess the Son (1 John 2:21-25)
John was clear. The church he wrote to **knew the truth** (21). They had not partaken in the **lie** floating around at that time (21). And it's a lie still floating around today. What is it? (5 Minutes/1100 Words)
Read more3 Protections For Today's Believers - Part 2 (1 John 2:18-27)
John was clear. The church he wrote to **knew the truth** (21). They had not partaken in the **lie** floating around at that time (21). And it's a lie still floating around today. What is it? (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreThe True Tale of a Thoroughly Contented Man (Philippians 4:10-13)
Paul was thankful for the Philippian church. Their faith was real; it had resounded throughout their region. They loved Jesus, and their lives reflected His holiness. They were genuinely progressing in their sanctification and partnering with Paul on the mission of God. (12 Minutes/3000 Words)
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