Security is at a premium these days. We pay big time to be secure - or at least to feel secure. The sojourner needs the reminder and assurance as we travel: we're secure. This Psalm shouts the promises of the sojourner's eternal security to instill confidence and hope as we keep on keeping on.

What would compel one Apostle to publicly oppose and rebuke another Apostle? Doesn't that kind of confrontational activity and spirit hinder our missionary efforts and tarnish the church's reputation? Paul doesn't think so. Faithful servants of Jesus Christ must be diligent to build walls and bridges and to correct those who build them in the wrong places. This famous confrontation serves as a teaching moment for the church, showing us what's needed if we're going to have a healthy gospel culture that bears witness to the truth of the gospel.

1. The Request 2. The Response 3. The Blessed Duty

Having received the gospel how did Paul handle the gospel? The other Apostles could see the grace of God given to Paul for gospel ministry. What should we expect to see from someone entrusted with the gospel and given grace to minister the gospel? We'll see in this section that those who are entrusted with the gospel have a great responsibility to steward the gospel for the sake of the church around the world.

Paul's words are sharp and meant to activate the church to get back on track with the one gospel of grace. We all need these warnings from time to time to keep us from making slight adjustments to the gospel or believing those who preach false gospels.

We're beginning a new sermon series in Paul's letter to the Galatians. Paul writes to help stabilize believers in the freedom of the gospel. Prepare your hearts to hear a glorious summary of God's great gifts and and a summons to give him great glory.