Let's Talk Scripture

Eric Lee

Verse by verse Bible study and commentary with Pastor Eric Lee. Deep and instructive teaching for critical students as well as beginners. Visit us at: https://letstalkscripture.org

  1. Two Mothers, Two Covenants (Galatians 4:21-31)

    10H AGO

    Two Mothers, Two Covenants (Galatians 4:21-31)

    Get the notes! Understanding Our Inheritance: The Two Covenants of Galatians 4In the life of every believer, there is a fundamental question that must be answered: Are you living by your own effort, or by the power of God’s promise? In the Apostle Paul’s masterful exposition in Galatians 4:21-31, he takes us back to the book of Genesis to settle this question once and for all. By contrasting the lives of Hagar and Sarah, Paul reveals the radical difference between a life of religious bondage and a life of spiritual freedom. The Flesh vs. The PromiseThe narrative of Abraham’s two sons, Ishmael and Isaac, is more than ancient history—it is a spiritual blueprint. The Way of the Flesh: Represented by Hagar and Ishmael, this path relies on human “conniving” and effort to achieve God’s approval. It is the path of the Law, given at Mount Sinai, which leads only to bondage.The Way of the Spirit: Represented by Sarah and Isaac, this path relies on a supernatural miracle. Isaac was born not because Abraham was strong, but because God was faithful to His Promise.As children of the “Jerusalem above,” believers today are not under the thumb of legalistic rules. We are heirs to a kingdom, born of the Spirit, and justified by faith in the singular Seed: Jesus Christ. Introducing: The Galatians 4 Comprehensive Study SuiteTo help you dive deeper into these truths, we have packaged a complete set of professional study resources. Whether you are a pastor preparing a sermon series or a student of the Word seeking clarity, this package is designed to move you from the “yoke of bondage” into the “liberty of the Spirit.” What’s Inside the Package:Master Outline: A professional, publication-ready breakdown of the text without the “first-person” commentary.Teacher & Student Guides: Annotated guides for instructors and interactive handouts for students to facilitate high-level discussion.Comprehensive Assessment: A 10-question quiz designed to test for theological mastery.Detailed Answer Sheet: A scriptural key that explains the “why” behind every answer, reinforcing the doctrine of Grace.Secure Your Inheritance TodayDon’t let the “son of the bondwoman” dictate your standing with God. Understand your identity as a child of the free woman. [Explore the Product Page & Download the Full Suite] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lets-talk-scripture/donations

    41 min
  2. Paul vs. Peter: The Most Important Confrontation in the Early Church (Galatians 2:11-21)

    JAN 30

    Paul vs. Peter: The Most Important Confrontation in the Early Church (Galatians 2:11-21)

    Be sure to get the notes for this teaching! Paul vs. Peter: The Most Important Confrontation in the Early ChurchGalatians 2:11–21 In Galatians 2:11–21, the Apostle Paul recounts one of the most significant moments in early church history: his public confrontation with the Apostle Peter in Antioch. This was not a personal dispute, but a theological crisis that struck at the very heart of the gospel itself. Peter had been freely eating and fellowshipping with Gentile believers. However, when certain men from Jerusalem arrived, Peter withdrew out of fear and separated himself. His actions implied that Gentile believers were somehow spiritually inferior unless they adopted Jewish customs and practices. Paul recognized immediately that this behavior contradicted the truth of the gospel and publicly rebuked Peter for it. At the core of Paul’s argument is the doctrine of justification by faith alone. Both Jews and Gentiles, Paul explains, are sinners and stand equally in need of salvation. No one is declared righteous by works of the law—whether Mosaic law or any system of human effort—but only through faith in Jesus Christ. Paul then moves beyond the confrontation and gives one of the most profound theological statements in all of Scripture: “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” (Galatians 2:20, NASB 1995)Here, Paul describes what it means to be “in Christ”—a complete union with Christ in which the believer’s old identity is replaced by a new life grounded entirely in faith. Salvation is not achieved by human obedience, moral effort, or religious performance, but by participation in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. Paul concludes with a powerful and emotional declaration: “I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through law, then Christ died needlessly.” (Galatians 2:21)If righteousness could be gained by anything we do, then the cross was unnecessary. But because salvation is entirely an act of divine grace, Christ alone is the foundation of our hope. This passage stands as one of the clearest and strongest affirmations in the New Testament that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lets-talk-scripture/donations

    1h 10m

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Verse by verse Bible study and commentary with Pastor Eric Lee. Deep and instructive teaching for critical students as well as beginners. Visit us at: https://letstalkscripture.org