I.This week we will focus on passages from two of the Pauline epistles, Romans and 1 Corinthians. Both passages stress “love.” After you read both passages, come back to the Romans passage and listen for how love “fulfilled the law.” … Continue reading
VII.“After much debate Peter stood up and said to them …” As you read this passage today, think of what those who wanted the Gentile believers “to be circumcised and ordered to keep the law of Moses” wanted to hear … Continue reading
IV.From where we stand in the history of the spread of the Christian religion, I think we know which side “won” this argument? Right? What if it wasn’t resolved in the way it was? V.Acts 15:1-11 (NRSVue) Then certain individuals … Continue reading
I.We find some tension here – “… certain individuals came down from Judea … others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem …” But it is not merely a tension in geography – “… were teaching … unless you are … Continue reading
VII.What does Paul say about those who are no longer “under the law”? VIII.Galatians 3:23-4:7 (NRSVue) Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until … Continue reading
IV.Let’s look at this passage again and notice how Paul writes about being “imprisoned,” “enslaved,” “minors,” and even “heirs.” V.Galatians 3:23-4:7 (NRSVue) Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore … Continue reading
I.Where has God been for you in different “seasons” of your life? II.Galatians 3:23-4:7 (NRSVue) Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ … Continue reading
VII.Before you reread these words directed to Jesus’ disciples in Galatia, still your spirit, open your mind and heart to any words of encouragement you find. VIII.Galatians 3:1-14 (NRSVue) You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your … Continue reading
IV.If the “promise of the Spirit” and living a life “with the Spirit” are so great, why would anyone be “bewitched” by “doing the works of the law”? As you read these words of Paul keep that question in mind. … Continue reading
I.We continue this week listening to Paul contrast living by the law and living by the Spirit. As you read this passage today, look for and make a note of how he contrasts the two ways of life. II.Galatians 3:1-14 … Continue reading