Sermons, Lectures, & Teachings
Honoring the past context for God’s word.
Understanding the current relevance for God’s word.
Living in the future hope of God’s word.
Shadow Side vs Spirit Side | Galatians 5
When you live like a son or daughter instead of a slave, you stop measuring yourself against everyone else. Instead, we lean into the fruits of the Spirit, not out of a grind but instead out of creating space and holding space for the fruit to flourish. It takes time for these spiritual fruits to grow. But we must be diligent to continue allowing the Father to cut away the thorns, weeds and fruits of the flesh so the fruits of the Spirit can flourish in us by his power.
Children of Promise | Galatians 4
There is no ritual, habit, or good work that can self-power us into the Way of Christ. It’s only through the cross and our submission to it, as Jesus submitted to it, that we will experience the fullness of the Gospel. Paul is doing everything he can to keep the Galatian church grounded in their identity in Christ. The cross is now their identity. Nothing else.
Response of the Holy Spirit | Galatians 6:1-10
I believe Galatians 5:26-6:10 provides us with application insight on how to live out love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.