Grounded In Grace

By Christ Church of ClarksonReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Grounded In Grace episodes

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

---------------------------- Sermon Outline--------------------------------

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
57 min
January 19, 2025 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 6)| Galatians 2:20
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 6)| Galatians 2:20

---------------------------- Sermon Outline--------------------------------

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:
57 min
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

------------------------- Sermon Outline-------------------------------
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
57 min
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

------------------------- Sermon Outline-------------------------------
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
57 min
November 24, 2024 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 3) | Galatians 2:16-17
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 3) | Galatians 2:16-17

------------------------- Sermon Outline-------------------------------
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
54 min
November 17, 2024 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 2) | Galatians 2:16
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 2) | Galatians 2:16
------------------------- Sermon Outline-------------------------------

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
52 min
November 10, 2024 Two Peoples – One Way (Part 1) | Galatians 2:15-16
Two Peoples – One Way (Part 1) | Galatians 2:15-16

------------------------- Sermon Outline-------------------------------
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 . . .

57 min
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

------------------------- Sermon Outline-------------------------------
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
57 min
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

------------------------- Sermon Outline-------------------------------
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)
57 min
September 23, 2024 Suffering in Ministry: 2024 FIRE N.E. Regional Conference
Suffering in Ministry: 2024 FIRE N.E. Regional Conference (Session 1)

------------------------ Sermon Outline------------------------------
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
1 hr 11 min

About Grounded In Grace

From the publisher's feed

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…

Share Grounded In Grace

Sign up to save your podcasts

Grounded In Grace

Grounded In Grace episodes

About Grounded In Grace