Galatians Ch. 6 Recap

Unbelievable! That is what kind of group we have going on at the Grind on Tuesday nights. I am so pumped after spending time with you guys it is ... ridiculous.

Galatians 3:19 - 29

What, then, was the purpose of the law? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come. The law was put into effect through angels by a mediator. A mediator, however, does not represent just one party; but God is one. Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law. But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. (NIV)

We had a great discussion on the forbidden fruit syndrome. Why do those things that should be off-limits to us as believers seem all the more tempting? What would Jesus do...we know that He wouldn't be doing some of the stuff that we fall into --> that is for sure. Sometimes I wonder where did that come from? Where in the world is my will power? Then, I am thankful that my will power comes from the power of Christ.

Most of the study centered on God's law...is it a good thing or a bad thing? What positive role does God's law play in our spiritual lives? Why is it so difficult for people who are mostly moral to believe that they fall short of God's perfect standard (Rom. 3:23)? Is there value in reading and studying the Old Testament? For answers to these and other questions that have us sharpening each other...you'll have to join us at Tuesday Night Grind (Tuesdays, 6:45pm).

Have a great week men, stay strong and pray for the men of Lamb's!