As we have been working through chapter 3 Paul has been giving us point after point that a person can only be accepted by God through faith in the gospel. Keeping the Old Testament law is not necessary, and Paul has been reaching back into the OT to prove this. If you have just joined us Paul is addressing the issue of legalism that one must keep the law to be accepted by God. It’s not Jesus + the law or Jesus + circumcision but rather Jesus + nothing. Pauls argument is: faith in Jesus and Jesus alone.

Today, Paul is going to tell us what that faith does to us. What happens when we believe in Jesus alone by faith? When we truly believe, what happens to us?

As we have been working through this letter that Paul wrote, If you haven’t noticed already the big question Galatians attempts to answer is: How do we relate to God? How do we engage with Him? Do we experience God as a reward for good works? Do we gain more of an understanding of God by keeping His laws of nature, conscience or Scripture? Or do we encounter God by His grace? Do we enjoy Him through faith in His promises? How do we relate to God?

Paul was arguing for that we are justified by faith and not through the law. What is the purpose of the law then? What is the difference between law and grace?

If you follow any type of Christian media, or Christian based news you’ve probably even heard some end time prophecy things come up or even discussions amongst other Christians or your friends.

When things like these world events come up people question - is this a sign of the End? We can look at Matthew 24 for direction and simply Jesus tells us "Don't be alarmed"

Beginning in chapter 3 Paul begins giving the Scriptural arguments of why salvation is only through grace through faith and not through works.

To prove his point Paul is going to call in a star witness: Abraham.

This Sunday we wanted to take some time and talk about deacons. We are seeking to have a man who could serve in that official office in this church.

So we, the elders, thought it would be helpful to all of us to understand what a deacon is and what a deacon does.