Carolina Family Church (audio)

If it’s not a system of rules and punishment directing our relationship with God, what is it? If we are free, as Paul says, then how are we supposed to stand in that freedom, and what difference does it make?

God may have implemented a religious system out of necessity for Israel, but His intention all along was for His children to be free. In our passage this week, Paul finalizes his argument by showing us how the lives of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar demonstrate this reality. We can say, once and for all, that our position with God is not dictated by a law or religious system.

As children of God, inundated with ideas from influencers all around us, we need to develop discernment to know what is true. As Paul encourages the Galatians in our passage to evaluate their sources, we will learn to do the same.

If we know that Christians don’t have to live under the Law and keep rules in order to be close to God, then how do we do it? How does God want us to view Him and our relationship with Him? In this passage, Paul further develops the analogy of a child growing into maturity to help us understand.

If the Old Testament Law cannot make a person right in front of God, then what purpose does it serve? It is totally irrelevant? As we continue in Galatians 3, we will see that the Law has served a very important role and still does today.

Want a perfect example of salvation being by faith and not works of the Law? Look at Abraham. That’s what we will do in this message as we continue to understand the Gospel.

Christians have to choose whether to live according to works or to live according to faith. The difference couldn’t be more drastic. In this passage, Paul helps the Galatians see which one is better so they will make a commitment to living by faith. As we study, we will not only see this truth but also discuss how it is possible.

We can really see Paul’s passion as he finishes his argument to Peter about the gospel. This is no small thing for them to decide and it’s no small thing for us to apply. Being sure the foundation of the gospel is rock-solid is essential to a Christian’s life. In this message, we will make sure we understand this message and why it is so important to us.

Relationships are forged in unity and often galvanized by conflict. In this week’s message, we will look at the conflict between Paul and Peter and better understand how and why to hold each other accountable.

Being united in the gospel, what is the plan for taking that message to the world? With the effectiveness of Paul’s ministry, the other Apostles recognized a tremendous opportunity to expand their reach and impact more people with the truth!

Paul would not give up ground, not even an inch when it came to the integrity of the Gospel. This issue was so vital to the Galatian’s spiritual health that he wrote this letter to them. The truth of the Gospel is the foundation on which our faith is constructed, and it must be solid.

So, who does this Paul guy think he is? What authority does he have to say he has the facts? In this message, we will see the foundation of his message and why we can trust him.

When requirements are added to the simple message of the Gospel, it becomes something it is not. The Apostle Paul can’t stand for it, so he gets right down to business in his letter to the Galatians.

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As we continue in the Evidence series we look into the life of Sarah, the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Let's find out why, because of her faith and her faith alone, she is included in Hebrews and in the hall of faith.

Has God ever asked you to step out on faith and do something that seemed impossible? Abraham did exactly what God commanded, even though it didn’t make sense. God had chosen Abraham to establish a covenant with and asked him to make a sacrifice that seemed impossible. Despite all that, Abraham chose to be faithful and do exactly as God was commanding him. Because of Abraham’s faithfulness, God established a covenant with him that lasted within his family for generations.