Grace Is Not Weak

Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia: Galatians 1:1-2[I was] circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee…as for righteousness based on the law, faultless. Philippians 3:5-6…intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. Galatians 1:13-14[Saul] fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” Acts 9:4-6…sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead… Galatians 1:1See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! Galatians 6:11You’ve been rescuedGrace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Galatians 1:3-5God so loved the world that he gave (dídomi) his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of human beings. 1 Corinthians 7:23Some will try to enslave you again.I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. Galatians 1:6-7IMAGE: PESEVERATION – man walking in circlesAvoid the two paths to "do it yourself" grace Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. Proverbs 4:26-27 “…a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ…because by the works of the law no one will be justified! …If I rebuild what I destroyed, then I really would be a lawbreaker.” Galatians 2:16, 18For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:14What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Romans 6:1-2If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. John 15:10My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!” Galatians 2:21You’re free forever“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36Use your freedom! For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 (NLT)