Like the Apostle Paul confronting the false gods in Athens, the church ought to cause trouble for idolatry in the United States. Pastor Nate Harlan preaches on how God’s grace and greatness gives us the courage we need for the task.

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The post Finding Courage in the Greatness of God — Acts 17:24‑25 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

We can never do enough to justify ourselves in the sight of God. So why is works-righteousness so attractive? Hear Pastor Nate Harlan preach in his continuing series on the book of Galatians.

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The post Severed from Christ — Galatians 5:1‑6 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

How does the Apostle Paul connect the story of Sarah and Hagar to the idea that we cannot be justified by works of the law but must be justified by faith? Pastor Nate Harlan continues his series on Galatians.

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The post Two Jerusalems — Galatians 4:21‑31 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

What should a pastor’s relationship be like toward his flock? As Pastor Nate Harlan says, the Apostle Paul is a worthy example of warmth and care that all shepherds should emulate.

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The post The Shepherd’s Plea — Galatians 4:12‑20 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

Good pastors, like the Apostle Paul, deliver sharp rebukes when necessary — especially when abandoning the gospel is what’s at stake. Listen to Pastor Nate Harlan deliver this message, part of his series on Galatians.

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The post Free in Christ — Galatians 4:8‑11 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

The Apostle Paul wants us to trust in the fatherly authority of God. What stands in our way? We find out as Pastor Nate Harlan works through the first seven verses of Galatians 4.

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The post From Slavery to Sonship — Galatians 4:1‑7 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

Galatians 3:23-29 is a familiar passage — and it’s a passage that is frequently abused. Pastor Nate Harlan brings lights to this section of Scripture as he continues his series on Galatians.

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The post Sons of God by Faith — Galatians 3:23-29 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

In this sermon, Pastor Nate Harlan continues his series on Galatians by exploring the contrast between God’s covenant with Abraham and His covenant with Moses — and how they both compare to the New Covenant that God established with His church.

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The post The Promise and the Law — Galatians 3:15‑22 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

The gospel is all about trusting the power of God and not at all in our own. Trusting in our own power is simply idolatry. Pastor Nate Harlan continues his series on the book of Galatians.

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The post Trusting God’s Might Alone — Galatians 3:1‑9 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

We are not justified by our love for God. Instead, the gospel says we are justified by God’s love for us. Pastor Nate Harlan continues his series on Galatians.

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The post Crucified with Christ — Galatians 2:17‑21 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.