Grounded In Grace

By Christ Church of Clarkson

Grounded In Grace is the teaching ministry of Tony Bartolucci, Minister of Preaching at Christ Church of Clarkson, New York. He has an M.A. from Phoenix Seminary and is a doctoral candidate at Whitefi... more

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March 23, 2025 Don't Forget the Change: Paul’s First Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 2) | Galatians 3:2-5
Don't Forget the Change: Paul’s First Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 2) | Galatians 3:2-5

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Introduction: Remembering the Judaizers
I. Has Christ Changed You? (3:1)
1. The “bewitched” Galatians
   2. Jesus was publically portrayed (“placarded”) as crucified
II. Has the Holy Spirit Changed You? (3:2-4)
A. Second Question: Did You Receive the Spirit by Doing or Believing? (v. 2)
   1. “Receive” = an aorist verb (referring to a past action / moment of salvation)
   2. Romans 8 / Faith and Abraham
B. Third Question: Are You Really That Foolish? (v. 3b)
C. Fourth Question: Can Your Efforts Perfect What the Spirit Began? (v. 3b)
   1. May be a veiled reference to circumcision here
   2. Note the contrast: beginning (justification) and completing (sanctification)
D. Fifth Question: Did You Suffering For Nothing? (v. 4)
   1. Translation issue related to the word paschō (“to suffer”)
   2. The Gospel gives meaning to our suffering
III. Has the Father Changed You? (3:5)
A. Sixth Question: Does He Provide the Spirit by Your Doing or Believing?
   1. God provides them with the Spirit and works miracles among them
Conclusion: Sufficient Grace
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57min
March 16, 2025 Don't Forget the Change: Paul’s First Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 1) | Galatians 3:1
Don't Forget the Change: Paul’s First Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 1) | Galatians 3:1

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Introduction:
* Rhetorical questions
* Our experiences
* 2 Corinthians 13:5-6
I. Has Christ Changed You? (3:1)
A. First Question: Who Duped You?
   1. Foolishness and the spiritual ignorance of our day
   a. “Foolish” = The Greek noun anoētos (“the stupidity that arises from deadness and
   impotence of intellect”)
   b. Lessons from today and from history . . .
   2. The “bewitched” Galatians
   a. The word “bewitched” as related to the phrase “giving the evil eye”
(1) Catch the word-play . . .
   3. Jesus was publically portrayed (“placarded”) as crucified
   a. The keygma (proclamation) of the early church)
Conclusion: Have you been changed?
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48min
March 09, 2025 Ears to Hear: The Family & Hearing Sermons (Part 2) | Selected Scriptures
Ears to Hear: The Family & Hearing Sermons (Part 2) | Selected Scriptures

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Introduction:

I. It’s About the Book (Importance of Expository Preaching)
A. Definition of Expository Preaching
B. The Importance of Expository Preaching
C. The Legacy of Expository Preaching
D. The Challenge of Expository Preaching

II. May I be Excused? (Objections to Expository Preaching)
A. Excuse #1 - My Ears (I'm not a good listener)
B. Excuse #2 - My Brain (It’s too deep)
C. Excuse #3 - My Seat (It's too long)
D. Excuse #4 - My Kin (The kids don't like it)
E. Excuse #5: My Disinterest (It’s boring)
F. Excuse #6: My Animus (I don’t like the preacher)
III. Help Desk (Listening to Expository Preaching)
A. Be Sure You Have Ears That Hear
B. Cherish the Preaching of God's Word
C. Discipline Yourself in Hearing of God's Word
"There is no true growth in Christ beyond whatever discomfort we are unwilling to endure." [Pastor Reid Ferguson]
D. Ask Questions
E. Shepherd Your Family

Conclusion: It’s About the Book!
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57min
February 23, 2025 Ears to Hear: The Family & Hearing Sermons (Part 1) | Selected Scriptures
Ears to Hear: The Family & Hearing Sermons (Part 1) | Selected Scriptures

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Introduction:
I. It’s About the Book (Importance of Expository Preaching)
A. Definition of Expository Preaching
B. The Importance of Expository Preaching
C. The Legacy of Expository Preaching
1. Nehemiah 8
2. The N.T. and beyond
3. The Reformation
4. America and the church growth movement
5. What is our purpose as a gathered church?
6. Theological illiteracy in the church today
D. The Challenge of Expository Preaching
Conclusion:
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57min
February 16, 2025 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 8) | Galatians 2:20-21
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 8) | Galatians 2:20-21

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Introduction:

I. Essential Elements of the Gospel in Galatians (vv. 15-21)
   A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15-16a)
   B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)
   C. The Believer's Union With Christ (vv. 17-20)

II. Six Implications of our Union with Christ*
   A. Salvation (We are Justified in Christ)
   B. Sanctification (We Live in Christ)
   C. Satisfaction (God is Satisfied with us in Christ)
   D. Sin (Our Battle is Fought In Christ)
       1. How can I overcome besetting sin? Five ideas . . .
   E. Suffering (We Endure Suffering in Christ)
       1. Suffering as a Result of Living in a Fallen World
       2. Suffering as a Result of Personal Sin
       3. Suffering as a Result of God's Discipline
4. Suffering as a Result of Demonic Attack
   F. Security (We Make it Safely Home in Christ)

Back to our main outline and the last point covering verse 21:
   D. Sola Gratia and Solus Christus (v. 21)

Conclusion:
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54min
January 26, 2025 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 7) | Galatians 2:20
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 7) | Galatians 2:20

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Introduction: Clarifications Regarding the Word “Law”

I. Essential Elements of the Gospel in Galatians (vv. 15-21)
   A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15-16a)
   B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)
   C. The Believer's Union With Christ (vv. 17-20)
      1. To be “In Christ” is not to be “In Sin” (17)
       2. To be "In Christ" is to have died to sin and the Law (18-19)
       3. To be "In Christ" is to have been crucified with Christ (20)

II. Six Implications of our Union with Christ*
   A. Salvation (We are Justified in Christ)
       1. Justification is at the heart of the gospel
       2. Substitutionary atonement and its extent
   B. Sanctification (We Live in Christ)
       1. Justification and sanctification are distinct but not inseparable
       2. The Christian has been crucified!
   C. Satisfaction (God is Satisfied with us in Christ)
       1. Why does God accept us?
       2. The depth of God’s love

Conclusion:

* Points 4-6 Next Time
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57min
January 19, 2025 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 6)| Galatians 2:20
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 6)| Galatians 2:20

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Introduction: The Biblical Use of the Word “Law” and Alternate Worlds
* When it comes to the Mosaic Law we can look at in one of two ways:
   1. Universal, which reflects the immutable character of God
   2. Provisional, or laws given for a given time and situation

I. Essential Elements of the Gospel in Galatians (vv. 15-21)
   A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15-16a)
   B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)
   C. The Believer's Union With Christ (vv. 17-20)
       1. To be “In Christ” is not to be “In Sin” (17)
2. To be "In Christ" is to have died to sin and the Law (18-19)
3. To be "In Christ" is to have been crucified with Christ (20)
           a. Why does the Law have no further hold upon us?
b. What does it mean that the believer has been crucified with Christ?
           c. Spiritual reality is nonetheless reality (the problem with logical positivism)
           d. Crucifixion and death isn’t the end of the story
           e. The life of faith

Conclusion:
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57min
December 15, 2024 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 5) | Galatians 2:20a; Ephesians 1:4-13
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 5) | Galatians 2:20a; Ephesians 1:4-13

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Introduction: The Biblical Use of the Word “Law” (Greek “nomos” / Hebrew “torah”)
* Summed up three different ways:
   1. Scripture in general (particularly the O.T.)
    2. Laws that apply to all people everywhere at all times
   3. The Mosaic Law given to Israel
* When it comes to the Mosaic Law we can look at in one of two ways:
   1. Universal, which reflects the immutable character of God
   2. Provisional, or laws given for a given time and situation

I. Essential Elements of the Gospel in Galatians (vv. 15-21)
   A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15-16a)
   B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)
   C. The Believer's Union With Christ (vv. 17-20)
       1. The biblical and theological foundation for our union with Christ
       2. A look at Ephesians 1
3. Application
   C. The Believer's Union With Christ (vv. 17-20)
       1. To be “In Christ” is not to be “In Sin” (17)
       2. To be "In Christ" is to have died to sin and the Law (18-19)
       3. To be "In Christ" is to have been crucified with Christ (20)
           a. Greek sustauroō – “to be crucified with”
               (1) Four things that were crucified with Christ
           b. Christian mysticism

Conclusion: Knowing the Essential Truth of Who You Are in Christ
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57min
December 08, 2024 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 4) | Galatians 2:18-19; Romans 6:1-7
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 4) | Galatians 2:18-19; Romans 6:1-7

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Introduction
A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15-16a)
    B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)
   C. The Believer's Union With Christ (vv. 17-20)
   1. To be "In Christ" is not to be "In Sin" (17)
   2. To be "In Christ" is to have died to sin and the Law (18-19)
           a. We must not rebuild what is no longer in force
               (1) Words "rebuild" and "destroyed" refer to the Law
           b. Romans 6:1-7:6 and our union with Christ
               (1) The Antagonist (1)
               (2) The Answer (2)
(3) The Argument (3-7)
3. To be "In Christ" is to have been crucified with Christ (20)
Conclusion
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57min
November 24, 2024 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 3) | Galatians 2:16-17
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 3) | Galatians 2:16-17

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Introduction
I. Essential Elements of the Gospel in Galatians (vv. 15-21)
   A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15-16a)
   B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)
   1. Three key concepts:
       (1) Justified
       (2) Works of the Law
       (3) Faith in Jesus Christ
   2. Revisiting the context (back to 2:11ff.)
   3. The future element of justification
   4. The Law condemns but the Gospel acquits
C. The Believer's Union With Christ (vv. 17-20)
1. To be “In Christ” is not to be “In Sin” (17)
       a. Three propositions
       (1) But if while seeking to be justified in Christ...
       (2) ...we ourselves were found to be sinners,...
       (3) ...is Christ then a minister of sin?...
Conclusion
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54min

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