1 Peter 3:18

Galatians 4:8-20.

Like a good parent who pursues a wayward child, so Paul, the gospel parent of the Galatians pursues his children in the faith. As he does so we gain the benefit of learning three truths that equally apply to our status as sons and daughters of God if we are in Christ Jesus through faith.

Galatians 3:26-4:7.

Who am I? This is the question of identity and it's the question Paul takes up next in his letter. Their justification rests in Christ alone, thus they are 'in Christ.' This is their new identity and as a result Paul wants them to know two key truths concerning their identity: they are heirs and they are sons.

Acts 13:1-12.

There is a proper motivation for being an intentional witness; it's beholding the glory of the grace-giving God. But equally as important for being an intentional witness is the necessary power of the Holy Spirit. That's why the biblical model for being an intentional witness looks like this: the people of God, bearing witness to the Son of God, empowered by the Spirit of God.

Psalm 98.

Psalm 77.

Isaiah 6:1-8.

Everyday people who intentionally bring Jesus into everyday life. This is the call on those who've been saved by the grace of God. But as we all know, being intentional about being intentional can be a struggle. So for disciples of Jesus, where does proper motivation come for being an intentional witness for Jesus? Isaiah shows from his experience that it comes from beholding the glory of the grace-giving God.

Galatians 3:1-5.

Question: How do we grow in our Christian life? The Galatians had begun to believe the answer was--"in our own strength." But this is conduct not in step with the good news of justification. Paul knows that we are not only justified by faith in Christ, but we are also sanctified by faith in Christ. From beginning to end, the Christian life never moves beyond Jesus Christ crucified.

Psalm 42-43.

Psalm 33.