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The Blessing of Abraham

Galatians 3:1-14

The Galatian Conversion

• Jesus Christ Portrayed

• Response: Faith

• Result: Spirit (Regeneration)

Abraham’s Conversion

• Gospel Preached

• Response: Faith

• Result: Blessing (Justification; Spirit)

Comparison

Galatians Abraham

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Jesus Gospel

Faith Faith

Spirit Spirit

Contrast

Law Promise

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Works Faith

Curse Blessing

Redemption

Basic Meaning

Need for

Result

Justification by Faith in Christ

Galatians 2:15-21

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Three Schemes of Salvation

1. By Law Alone

2. By Grace Alone

3. By Law and Grace

Three Schemes of Justification

1. (If) By Law, (then) By Works, (and) By Man

2. (If) By Grace, (then) By Faith (and) By Christ

3. (If) By Law & Grace, (then) By Works & Faith (and) By Man & Christ

Meaning of Justification

[Definition: Justification is that judicial act of God by which, on account of Christ, to whom the sinner is united by faith, He declares that sinner to be no longer exposed to the penalty of the law, but restored to favor.]

• Declaration

• Pardon (Romans 4:2-6)

Means of Justification

• Grace (not Law)

• Faith (not Works)

• Christ (not Self)

Objections & Answers:

• Contra Holy Living

• Contra James

The Confirmed Gospel: Part 2

Galatians 1:11-2:21

Confirmed by Conference (2:1-10)

• Time and Place (2:1)

• Goal of Visit (2:2)

• Conflict During Visit (2:3-5)

• Outcome of Visit (2:6-10)

Confirmed by Confrontation (2:11-21)

• Time and Place (2:11)

• Situation (2:1-13)

• Paul’s Response (2:14-21)

Outline of Gospel

• Justification is NOT by Works of Law

• Justification IS by Faith in Christ

• All Men in Need of Justification

• Law and Gospel Makes a Transgressor

• Law and Grace is Misuse of Law

• Law and Grace is Rejection of Christ

The Revealed Gospel: Part 1

Galatians 1:11-2:21

Divine Origin (1:11-14)

• Not According to Man

• But by Revelation

Divine Transmission (1:15-17)

• God’s Gracious Call

• Revelation of the Son

• Commission to Preach

Practical Use

• Personal Testimony

• Personal Relationship

• Personal Proclamation

Next Week:

Human Confirmation (1:18-2:21)

Pro-Life Like Christ, Part 2

On the Priesthood of Jesus Christ and applying it to our everyday lives.

On the Priesthood of Jesus:

Numbers 16:1-5

Leviticus 10:1-3

Hebrews 5:1-3

Two key words: Sacrifice and Intercession (Prayer)

Hebrews 2:17-18; 4:14-5:5; 7:23-28

1 Peter 2:9-10

Revelation 1:4-6; 5:5,8-10

1 John 3:16

Applying this to you:

Colossians 1:24

Hebrews 2:17; 4:15-16

The throne on which Jesus Christ sits is one of Grace and Mercy!

Ezekiel 22:23-31