BIG IDEA: You are spiritual Isaacs! *Three distinctions the law illustrates about spiritual Isaacs: 1) The Reality: Those of the Covenant of promise are born into freedom (not slavery). (v.21-26)…
BIG IDEA: All who believe in Christ are part of the same unfolding plan, regardless of nation, gender, or social status. 1) All of you were slaves under the Law.…
BIG IDEA: All who believe in Christ are part of the same unfolding plan, regardless of nation, gender, or social status. 1) All of you were slaves under the Law.…
BIG IDEA: The Law is good if used lawfully, and destructive if misused. 1) The Law can’t provide life. (v.21) 2) The Law can put everything under sin. (v.22-23) 3)…
BIG IDEA: The Law is given to AMPLIFY God’s promise. *Four ways the Law amplifies God’s promise: 1) By bringing up a difference. (v.16) 2) By showing up late. (v.17,18)…
BIG IDEA: The Law is given to amplify God’s promise. *Four ways the Law amplifies God’s promise: 1) By bringing up a difference. (v.16) 2) By showing up late. (v.17,18)…
BIG IDEA: You belong to sacred history. * Four reasons your story fits into sacred history: 1) You’re justified the same way as Abraham. (v.6,7) 2) You’re blessed the same…
BIG IDEA: Both salvation (justification) and all its promised benefits belong to Jews and Gentiles alike through faith alone in Christ. * Three proofs that justification and its benefits are…
BIG IDEA: To trust in Jesus Christ, and so to become united to Him by faith, is to begin a whole new life. *Two things true faith in Christ involves:…
BIG IDEA: No one is justified by their own works. 1) Justification is either a declaration of your righteousness based on your perfect works… *(“Justification by works”— Right standing with…