35 min
Saved By Faith New Life Gillette Church Teachings
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Galatians: Rescued & Recruited - Week 2
New, Life, Gillette, Church, Bible, Mike, Wilson, Wyoming, Grace, Salvation, GalatiansDespite the trials and tribulations many of us face, it's crucial to remember that joy is a choice. While it's okay to grieve and struggle, we mustn't allow ourselves to remain stuck in negativity. Instead, we must actively choose joy, celebrating the good things that God is doing in our lives.
The Gospel: Good News Indeed
Galatians 2:17-20
17 But suppose we seek to be made right with God through faith in Christ and then we are found guilty because we have abandoned the law. Would that mean Christ has led us into sin? Absolutely not! 18 Rather, I am a sinner if I rebuild the old system of law I already tore down. 19 For when I tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for God. 20 My old self has been crucified with Christ.[a] It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
The Christian message is often referred to as the gospel, which simply means "good news." Unlike other religions that preach a message of works-based salvation, Christianity offers a radically different perspective. In Christ, we find freedom from the burden of trying to earn our way to Heaven. Instead, salvation is a gift bestowed upon us by a gracious and loving God.
Living by Faith, Not by Works
In the past, many of us may have fallen into the trap of trying to earn God's favor through adherence to religious laws and regulations. However, as the Apostle Paul eloquently explains in Galatians, our righteousness does not come from our own efforts to obey the law. Rather, it comes from placing our faith in Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life on our behalf.
Understanding the Role of Faith
Faith is more than just acknowledging the existence of God; it's about trusting in Him for our salvation. Just as believing a doctor's diagnosis of cancer is only the first step towards healing, so too is believing in Jesus Christ the initial step towards salvation. It's not our belief that saves us, but rather God's grace working through our faith.
Contrasting Christianity with Other Belief Systems
Unlike the ladder-climbing mentality prevalent in many other religions, Christianity offers a unique message of grace and redemption. While other belief systems emphasize human effort and merit, Christianity proclaims that salvation is a free gift available to all who place their trust in Jesus Christ.
Rejecting Legalism and Embracing Grace
Galatians 3:1-4
Galatians: Rescued & Recruited - Week 2
New, Life, Gillette, Church, Bible, Mike, Wilson, Wyoming, Grace, Salvation, GalatiansDespite the trials and tribulations many of us face, it's crucial to remember that joy is a choice. While it's okay to grieve and struggle, we mustn't allow ourselves to remain stuck in negativity. Instead, we must actively choose joy, celebrating the good things that God is doing in our lives.
The Gospel: Good News Indeed
Galatians 2:17-20
17 But suppose we seek to be made right with God through faith in Christ and then we are found guilty because we have abandoned the law. Would that mean Christ has led us into sin? Absolutely not! 18 Rather, I am a sinner if I rebuild the old system of law I already tore down. 19 For when I tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for God. 20 My old self has been crucified with Christ.[a] It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
The Christian message is often referred to as the gospel, which simply means "good news." Unlike other religions that preach a message of works-based salvation, Christianity offers a radically different perspective. In Christ, we find freedom from the burden of trying to earn our way to Heaven. Instead, salvation is a gift bestowed upon us by a gracious and loving God.
Living by Faith, Not by Works
In the past, many of us may have fallen into the trap of trying to earn God's favor through adherence to religious laws and regulations. However, as the Apostle Paul eloquently explains in Galatians, our righteousness does not come from our own efforts to obey the law. Rather, it comes from placing our faith in Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life on our behalf.
Understanding the Role of Faith
Faith is more than just acknowledging the existence of God; it's about trusting in Him for our salvation. Just as believing a doctor's diagnosis of cancer is only the first step towards healing, so too is believing in Jesus Christ the initial step towards salvation. It's not our belief that saves us, but rather God's grace working through our faith.
Contrasting Christianity with Other Belief Systems
Unlike the ladder-climbing mentality prevalent in many other religions, Christianity offers a unique message of grace and redemption. While other belief systems emphasize human effort and merit, Christianity proclaims that salvation is a free gift available to all who place their trust in Jesus Christ.
Rejecting Legalism and Embracing Grace
Galatians 3:1-4
35 min