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This powerful exploration of Galatians 3 confronts a startling reality: we often trade the unshakable strength of the gospel for the fragile props of our own efforts. The imagery of two walking sticks—one solid and reliable, the other ready to break—helps illustrate the heart of Paul’s urgent message to the Galatian churches. They began by trusting completely in what Christ accomplished, receiving the Holy Spirit by grace, yet drifted into believing their own performance was required to stay right with God. By pointing back to Abraham, Paul reminds us that righteousness has always come through faith, not achievement. It’s like a judge who pays your fine in full and declares you free—yet you keep trying to work it off anyway. That’s what we do when we accept grace but live by striving. The truth is clear: the same faith that saves us is meant to sustain us through the Holy Spirit—not our effort, but God’s power at work within us.
Chapter 1: The Reliability of Faith in God 0:00 - 23:41
Chapter 2: Abraham’s Faith, Our Example 23:42 - 40:06
Chapter 3: Relying on Jesus Alone 40:07
By High Desert Church5
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This powerful exploration of Galatians 3 confronts a startling reality: we often trade the unshakable strength of the gospel for the fragile props of our own efforts. The imagery of two walking sticks—one solid and reliable, the other ready to break—helps illustrate the heart of Paul’s urgent message to the Galatian churches. They began by trusting completely in what Christ accomplished, receiving the Holy Spirit by grace, yet drifted into believing their own performance was required to stay right with God. By pointing back to Abraham, Paul reminds us that righteousness has always come through faith, not achievement. It’s like a judge who pays your fine in full and declares you free—yet you keep trying to work it off anyway. That’s what we do when we accept grace but live by striving. The truth is clear: the same faith that saves us is meant to sustain us through the Holy Spirit—not our effort, but God’s power at work within us.
Chapter 1: The Reliability of Faith in God 0:00 - 23:41
Chapter 2: Abraham’s Faith, Our Example 23:42 - 40:06
Chapter 3: Relying on Jesus Alone 40:07

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