Back in the 1980s, I smuggled Bibles into China. I can remember the tears of joy that Chinese believers shed had when they received their first Bibles. Until they got a Bible, Chinese believers mostly relied on copied bits of scripture. Many of us … [Read more]
973. Two Different Covenants: Slaves and Guardians, Children and Heirs
Bible chapters and verses can cause us to trip, skip and miss the crux of the context. Paul isn't hopscotching around on a variety of topics as he writes to the Galatians, but keeps making his points that piggyback off of one another as the letter … [Read more]
7 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Your Salvation
If you are worried about losing your salvation, here’s a question: When you were born again, did you do it? Did you remake or re-create yourself? Did you somehow join yourself in spiritual union with the Lord? You did none of those things. … [Read more]
972. Not One Line Item From the Stone Tablets Could Give Life (The Promise of a Better Covenant)
There is one true promise keeper - God. None of us were even nominated or received honorable mention. No "A" for effort. It is an unchanging and eternal promise for those who believe, which began in the days of Abraham and carried through to the Seed … [Read more]
Kept in Custody Under the Law
When you see the law mentioned in the Bible, what comes to mind? Perhaps you think “the law” = the Law of Moses. If so, you may dismiss chunks of the New Testament as “not for me.” You might think, “The law was given to the Jews. I am not a Jew. … [Read more]
971. Jews Redeemed From the Curse So Gentiles Might Receive the Promise of the Spirit
Continuing in Galatians Chapter 3, Paul was providing these believing Gentiles with a hard-hitting explanation of why they do not want to pursue works of the law—which they were never under—in order to perfect themselves. They began in the Spirit and … [Read more]
970. Abraham Believed and Was Declared Righteous (Faith Not Works)
Paul appears frustrated as he addresses "you foolish Galatians" in the beginning of Chapter 3. Why? They had started out receiving the Spirit of God by faith but were being lured by a more popular persuasion from men who came from James—and had … [Read more]
Out today: The Grace Bible – Galatians
The latest installment in the Grace Bible series has just been released. It’s called The Grace Bible: Galatians and you can get it on Amazon. Why do we need another book on Galatians? Like every pastor, I have preached on Galatians countless … [Read more]
What About the Judgement Seat of Christ?
There is nothing that causes more emotional pain, mental anguish, and social instability in life than the expectation of punishment, retribution, scrutiny, and impending calamity, especially when it comes to the perceived wrathful judgment of God! … [Read more]
969. “Draw Near to God! Cleanse Your Hands! Purify Your Hearts!”
We're wrapping up our recent series about some things found in the letter from James to believers in Jesus from the twelve tribes of Israel ... and the contrasts found with Paul's writings. One example we'll look at is in James 4, where an old … [Read more]
968. After the Cross: The Mixing of Law and Faith
Throughout the pages of the New Testament, we see numerous examples of how there were Jewish people coming to believe in Jesus, but understandably also believed the law of Moses was still in place for them. The Apostle Paul came along a short while … [Read more]
Are the Gentiles Under the Law?
Are the Gentiles under the law? Were the Gentiles ever under the law? Your answers to these questions depend on how you define “the law.” My answers to these questions are “no, with a but” and “sort of, yes, it depends.” I am fascinated by “the … [Read more]
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