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Paul's letter to the Galatians delivers one of Scripture's most powerful defenses of salvation by grace through faith alone. This message explores the heart of Galatians chapter 3, where Paul confronts believers who have been "bewitched" into abandoning the pure gospel for one corrupted by legalism.

The sorrow and astonishment in Paul's voice resonates through his words: "Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth?" He marvels at how quickly they've turned from the doctrine of justification by faith alone to embrace a distorted gospel that adds human effort to divine grace.

At the core of this teaching stands Galatians 2:16—"knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ." This verse serves as the theological cornerstone not just for Galatians but for understanding salvation itself. Paul emphatically declares that "by works of the law shall no flesh be justified." Any attempt to add requirements to faith fundamentally corrupts the gospel message.

Salvation emerges as entirely God's work—the Father elects, the Son redeems, and the Spirit regenerates. Even our response of faith and repentance are divine gifts, not human achievements. This complete dependence on God runs counter to our natural desire to contribute something to our salvation.

The discussion extends to God's promises to Abraham and Moses regarding Israel—promises of land, rest, national establishment, and covenant fulfillment. Contrary to popular theological systems that position these promises as unfulfilled, Scripture itself declares their historical completion.

If you've struggled with the temptation to add anything to faith in Christ for salvation, this message offers liberating clarity on the sufficiency of God's grace. The gospel of grace stands alone—pure, complete, and powerful to save all who believe.

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