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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November 17, 2024 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 2) | Galatians 2:16
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 2) | Galatians 2:16
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Introduction: Setting the Stage
I. Essential Elements of the Gospel in Galatians (vv. 15-21)
   A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15)
B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)
1. "Justified" (dikaioō) is used 3x in v. 16
       2. To be justified by faith in Christ = to have saving faith in Him as my sin bearer & only hope of righteousness before God
       3. Martin Luther, Desiderius Erasmus, the Latin Vulgate and the Greek N.T.
4. If God declares us righteous through faith alone – if works don't save us or contribute to our salvation – why do them?
a. The essential relationship between justification and sanctification
Conclusion: Life as Preparation for Death
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52min
November 10, 2024 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 1) | Galatians 2:15-16
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 1) | Galatians 2:15-16

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Introduction:
   1. The context of 2:11-21
   2. Different uses of the word for justification / to justify (dikaioō / dikaiosunē)

I. Essential Elements of the Gospel in Galatians (vv. 15-21)
A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15-16a)
   1. Paul is using the word “sinner” (hamartōlos) in typical Jewish fashion
B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)
   1. Unpacking Three Key Concepts in Verse 16
   a. “Justified” (Verb dikaioō) - used 3x in v. 16
       (1) Relates to the Old Testament Hebrew word tsadiq (sdq) - “justice” / “righteousness” (which in its active form means “to declare righteous”)
       (2) Justification is at the heart of the Gospel
   b. "Works of the Law" (erga nomou)
       (1) Three views as to the meaning of the phrase:
       1. Legalism; 2. Social boundary markers; 3. Deeds commanded by the Law
   c. "Faith in Jesus Christ"
       (1) Two views: 1. "faith in Jesus Christ;" 2. "the faithfulness of Jesus Christ"

Conclusion . . .

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57min
October 20, 2024 The Heart of the Matter | Galatians 2:15a
The Heart of the Matter | Galatians 2:15a
There’s no beating around the bush when it comes to the Gospel

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I. Establishing the Context
A. The Context Within the Chapter
B. Verses 15 – 21 Are Transitional (Like a Pie Diagram)
II. Examining Key Concepts
A. Key Words
   1. Word nomos (law) – used 0x in 1:1-2:14; 6x 2:15-21; 27x in the rest of the letter
   2. The phrase ergon nomos (works of the law) – 0x in 1:1-2:14; 3x in 2:15-21; 3x in the rest of the letter
   3. The word pistis (faith) – 1x in 1:1-2:14 (2:7); 3x 2:15-21; 18x in the rest of the letter
   4. The word dikaioō (to justify) – 0x in 1:1-2:14; 4x 2:15-21; 4x in the rest of the letter
   5. The word dikaiosunē (righteousness) – 0x in 1:1-2:14; 1x 2:15-21; 3x in the rest of the letter
   6. The word zaō (to live) – 1x in 1:1-2:14; 5x 2:15-21; 3x in the rest of the letter
B. Key Terms
   1. Union with Christ (cf. Galatians 2:19-21)
   2. Justification by Faith
       a. Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) and Imputation
   3. The New Perspective on Paul
   a. Overview:
       (1) The Reformers were wrong about salvation and over-reacted to Rome
       (2) 1st c. Judaism wasn’t legalistic, or works-based – It was based on grace (“covenantal nomism”)
       (3) Issue Paul addresses isn’t salvation, per se, but Jewish boundary markers and membership in the church.
       (4) As far as salvation, initial justification is by faith, but final justification is by works (at least partially)
       (5) One enter the covenant community by grace and stays in by obedience (it’s about who's in, who stays in, and who is finally and forever in at the final judgment)
   b. Three Main Proponents of (recent) History
       (1) E.P. Sanders (1937-2022)
       (2) James D.G. Dunn (1939-2020)
       (3) N.T. Wright (born 1948)
   c. Critical Assessment and Relevance
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57min
October 13, 2024 Hypocrisy, Gentiles, and the Gospel | Galatians 2:11-14
Hypocrisy, Gentiles, and the Gospel  | Galatians 2:11-14
Paul's apostolic authority demonstrated in the reproof of Peter in Antioch

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I. Paul's Fourth Defense: Peter Reproved in Antioch (2:11-14)
Paul's apostolic authority is proven
in the reproof of Peter in Antioch.
   ~Paul Reproves Peter the Pillar~
   A. The Context (11a)
B. The Circumstance (11b-12)
       1. Table fellowship and the Jews
       2. Did Peter bring a kosher lunch?
3. Acts 10, Mark 7, and the word katharizõ
C. The Consequence (13)
D. The Crux (14a)
E. The Comment (14b)

II. Observations and Application
A. "Illegal Procedure" (Should Paul Have Publically Confronted Peter?)
   B. “Wide Right” (Even the Best of God's People Blow It)
   C. “We're Not the 72 Dolphins” (There's No Perfect Church)
   D. “Offsides” (Our Sin Affects Others)
   E. “Out of Bounds” (The Danger of Hypocrisy)
   F. “Tight Coverage” (Sanctified Stubbornness)
    G. “Coachable” (Are we Humble and Teachable?)
   H. “Staying In Bounds” (The Narrow Path of the Gospel)
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57min
September 23, 2024 Suffering in Ministry: 2024 FIRE N.E. Regional Conference
Suffering in Ministry: 2024 FIRE N.E. Regional Conference (Session 1)

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I. When Calamity Strikes (a personal testimony of suffering)
   A. The Story Begins on Christmas Eve of 2015
II. Principles for Life and Ministry
   A. Seven Principles:
       1. The Principle of Necessity: Expect to Suffer
       2. The Principle of Example: We Are Role Models of Suffering
       3. The Principle of Brokenness: God is Glorified in Our Weakness
       4. The Principle of Conformity: Suffering Makes Us More Like the Chief Shepherd
       5. The Principle of Providence: We Take Comfort in God's Sovereignty
       6. The Principle of Temporality: Hold the Things of This World Loosely
       7. The Principle of Eternity: Suffering will give way to Eternal Glory
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August 25, 2024 The Litmus Test in Jerusalem (Part 3) | Galatians 2:6-10
The Litmus Test in Jerusalem (Part 3) | Galatians 2:6-10
The pillars and Paul sing in unison

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I. Paul's Third Defense: A Litmus Test in Jerusalem (2:1-10)
   A. The Consequent Journey to Jerusalem: Paul's Second Trip (vv. 1-2)
   B. The Confrontation in Jerusalem: Titus and the Test Case (vv. 3-5)
   C. The Confirmation in Jerusalem: Gospel of Grace Affirmed (vv. 6-9)
       1. Contributing Nothing to Paul (v. 6)
       2. Contrary Notions (v. 7)
       3. Cooperation Among Brothers (vv. 8-9)
D. The Contribution to Jerusalem: Remembering the Needy (v. 10)

II. Observations
   A. False Teachers are Nothing New
   B. The Truth of the Gospel is the Central Issue of False Teaching
   C. There is Such a Thing as a False Christian
   D. Sanctified Stubbornness is a Good Thing
   E. It All Comes Back to the Empty Cross . . .
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57min
August 11, 2024 The Litmus Test in Jerusalem (Part 2) | Galatians 2:3-5
The Litmus Test in Jerusalem (Part 2) | Galatians 2:3-5
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I. Paul's Third Defense: A Litmus Test in Jerusalem (2:1-10)

A. The Consequent Journey to Jerusalem: Paul's Second Trip (vv. 1-2)

B. The Confrontation in Jerusalem: Titus and the Test Case (vv. 3-5)

   1. Circumcision and Titus (v. 3)

   a. Why physical circumcision?

•    Circumcision served as a mark of God's covenant with Abraham
        •   Circumcision kept Israel Separate from the pagan nations around her
        •   Circumcision served as a reminder that sin is transmitted through the procreative act and that a blood sacrifice is needed to take away sin
        •   Circumcision prefigured and was fulfilled in the New Covenant

   b. Titus and the circumcision of the heart as a test case

   2. Christians In Name Only (v. 4)

3. Celebrating the Freedom of the Gospel (vv. 4-5)
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48min
July 28, 2024 The Litmus Test in Jerusalem (Part 1) | Galatians 2:1-2
The Litmus Test in Jerusalem (Part 1) | Galatians 2:1-2
The Pillars and Paul sing in unison!

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I. Paul's Third Defense: A Litmus Test in Jerusalem (2:1-10)
A. The Consequent Journey to Jerusalem: Paul's Second Trip (vv. 1-2)
1. When was the trip? (v. 1a)
2. Who went? (v. 1b)
3. Why did they go? (v. 2a)
4. What happened? (v. 2b)
5. Where did it happen? (v. 2b)
6. What was Paul's concern? (v. 2c)

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53min
July 21, 2024 A Fortnight in Jerusalem | Galatians 1:18-24
A Fortnight in Jerusalem | Galatians 1:18-24

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I. Paul's Second Defense: Only A Fortnight In Jerusalem (vv. 18-24)
   A. Purpose: “To Know Peter Not the Gospel” (18-19)
B. Promise: “The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth” (20)
   C. Polemic: “Getting out of Dodge” (21)
1. Connection to Acts chapter 9 . . .
G. Privacy: “Incognito in Judea” (22)
   H. Power: “From Persecutor to Preacher” (23)
   I. Praise: “Soli Deo Gloria!” (24)
II. Final Thoughts (Two Words: Creed and Conduct)
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51min
July 14, 2024 Jesus Not Jerusalem | Galatians 1:13-17
Jesus Not Jerusalem | Galatians 1:13-17

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I. Paul's First Defense: Jesus Not Jerusalem (vv. 13-17)
A. "Who I Was" (Paul's Pre-Conversion Life as a Jew) –vv. 13-14
   1. Public knowledge: Paul was a notorious convert
   2. Paul's former manner of life "in Ioudaismos" ("in Judaism")
       a. Expressed negatively (13) and positively (14)
       b. The question of authority
B. "What I Am" (Paul's Conversion to Christ) – vv. 15-16a
   1. God's Choice (cf. Romans 9:11-18; Ephesians 1:4-5)
   2. God's Call (cf. 1 Peter 1:3, 2:9)
   3. God's Commission (cf. Jeremiah 1:5)
C. "Where I Went" (Paul's Post-Conversion Trip to Arabia) – vv. 16b-17

II. Observations . . . (adapted from Charles Simeon, Horae Homileticae: Galatians-Ephesians, vol. 17 [London: Holdsworth and Ball, 1833], 24–26)
   A. Our salvation is the same in its origin: the electing love of God
   B. Our salvation is the same in its means: the effectual grace of God
   C. Our salvation is the same in its manner: the revelation of Christ who is the Gospel
   D. Our salvation is the same in its goal: to make Christ known

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50min

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