...a. His coming was not to destroy or lose men's obligations to the law. The word "destroy" means to tear down, dismantle, and bring to ruin. We do this to build something else in its place. He did not come to abrogate or to deny its divine authority and to set the people free from their obligation to obey them. His coming was to set the Law in its proper place, to give back to it the High and Holy place from which the hands of wicked men, that is the Pharisee's and the scribes, which had taken it and reduced it to a means of self-righteous and boasting...

Law saves us not by keeping it but by reminding us that we have no hope since we cannot keep it on our own; we need Christ or we face judgment alone without hope.

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This devotional message explores the transformative power of God's redemption as described in Ephesians, highlighting the shift from spiritual exclusion to inclusion in Christ. It emphasizes that believers were once strangers and aliens but are now brought near through the blood of Jesus, who breaks down dividing walls between Jew and Gentile. This reconciliation establishes a new identity as fellow citizens and members of God's household, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ as the cornerstone. The text underscores that this supernatural building process occurs within the community of believers through spiritual gifts and mutual encouragement. The message affirms that access to the Father is granted by one Spirit, resulting in a holy temple where God dwells among His people.

This sermon relates the beginning of Paul and Barnabas' first missionary journey. From the calling of Christ's servants to their empowering, we see the Holy Spirit's intimate involvement in gospel missions. Accordingly, this text ought to inspire Christ's church to get involved in missions.

In this passage, God's prophet is doubted, ridiculed and rejected by men ... but he is also confirmed and vindicated by God.