Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Have you ever had to get a new cell phone and then had difficulty figuring out how to use it? With each new iteration of device, the way they work shiftsContinue reading “Expressing”
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The Timing of God
Galatians 4:4-5 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Some things take time to finish. Have you ever noticed this? If you bake a pie, you have to bakeContinue reading “The Timing of God”
Galatians 5:1, 13 Freedom
Galatians 5:1, 13 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly inContinue reading “Galatians 5:1, 13 Freedom”
Galatians 3:10 Cursed
Galatians 3:10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” I am a lawbreaker! I admit it. I have gone over the speed limit on numerous occasions, bothContinue reading “Galatians 3:10 Cursed”
Galatians 1:4 Age
Galatians 1:4 who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, We in the West often frame idea and concepts from an individual point of view. We ask, “How does this affect me?” rather than “How does this affect us?” ButContinue reading “Galatians 1:4 Age”
Stick Gun – Galatians 6:12
Galatians 6:12 Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. Do you do things you don’t believe in just to keep other people from judging you or callingContinue reading “Stick Gun – Galatians 6:12”
Plus+ – Galatians 5:6
Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcisions nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. How we act reflects what we believe. That’s right! You can tell what someone really believes by the way that live their lives. What we say and what we do canContinue reading “Plus+ – Galatians 5:6”
Status Change – Galatians 4:7
Galatians 4:7 So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. As someone who was in the US Military, I know what it is like to move across the country and around the world. I think I have lived in twentyContinue reading “Status Change – Galatians 4:7”
Locked Up – Galatians 3:22
Galatians 3:22 But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. We now live in a world where rules are more important than almost anything else. We are almost bowing to the rules withoutContinue reading “Locked Up – Galatians 3:22”
Trajectory – Galatians 1:4
Galatians 1:4 who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, I must confess something to you: in the past, I have not always read cards given to me on special occasions with all the sincerity and receptivity that the giversContinue reading “Trajectory – Galatians 1:4”
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