Two Peoples – One Way (Part 7) | Galatians 2:20

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Introduction: Clarifications Regarding the Word “Law” 

I. Essential Elements of the Gospel in Galatians (vv. 15-21)

    A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15-16a)

    B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)

    C. The Believer's Union With Christ (vv. 17-20)

        1. To be “In Christ” is not to be “In Sin” (17)

        2. To be "In Christ" is to have died to sin and the Law (18-19)

        3. To be "In Christ" is to have been crucified with Christ (20)

II. Six Implications of our Union with Christ*

    A. Salvation (We are Justified in Christ)

        1. Justification is at the heart of the gospel

        2. Substitutionary atonement and its extent

    B. Sanctification (We Live in Christ)

        1. Justification and sanctification are distinct but not inseparable 

        2. The Christian has been crucified!

    C. Satisfaction (God is Satisfied with us in Christ)

        1. Why does God accept us?

        2. The depth of God’s love

Conclusion:    

* Points 4-6 Next Time