What sort of freedom is Christian freedom? What does it mean to “walk by the Spirit” or “crucify the flesh”?
10 Galatians 5:13-26 Spirit vs. Flesh
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09 Galatians 5:1-12 For freedom Christ set us free
No compromise is possible. You either seek salvation by keeping the whole law or by grace through faith in Christ. You can’t mix and match law and grace.
Women’s Ministry: The view from 1852
“The female part of every congregation have an influence which cannot be defined nor resisted. For the most part, this influence is as just in its award, as it is sovereign in its sway.”
A Mommy’s Old Testament
For we judge between the plate that is unclean and the plate that is clean, saying first, if the plate is clean, then you shall have dessert. But of the unclean plate, the laws are these:
08 Galatians 4:21-31 Who is your mother?
Two sons. Same father, different mothers. Only one inherited the promise.
07 Galatians 4:12-20 Leading through service
Paul’s relationship with the Galatians teaches us 5 principles of biblical leadership.
Marriage is the adventure
Neither churches nor families are teaching 20-somethings that marriage is the adventure – except in our Perfect Union class.
How to Study the Bible: The 5 C’s that Clarify Any Passage
Learn to study Scripture using the 5Cs. Move from confusion to clarity with a method that works for any passage and any reader.
Breaking the Women’s Ministry stereotype?
Some of us may be choking on cutesy things, but many of us are working towards a model of serious bible study and discipleship.
06 Galatians 3:23-4:11 The purpose of the Law
The law teaches us that we are sinful and we need a savior. But having learned that lesson, we should graduate from law-keeping to the maturity of faith.
Why have a women’s ministry?
Not only is it important to have an intentional, deliberate approach to female discipleship, it is necessary for a healthy church community.
05 Galatians 3:15-22 Deal vs. Promise
When you wake up each day do you see yourself as a child of promise or a slave to a deal?
Study finds: Girlfriends are key to women’s optimism
According to a recent USA Today article, “girlfriends are key to women’s optimism.”
About our covers – wordles.net
The covers of our Galatians and James homework packets are wordles. You can create your own at www.wordle.net
04 Galatians 3:1-14 Two arguments for justification by faith
How does justification relate to atonement? What’s the difference between expiation and propitiation? Find out.
03 Galatians 2:11-21 Paul confronts Peter
Why does the Apostle Paul broadcast his conflict with the Apostle Peter in an open letter to multiple churches? What did he expect the Galatians to learn from it and what can we learn today?
02 Galatians 1:11-2:10 Paul’s defends his gospel
Paul claims you can have utter confidence in the gospel message he preaches because he received it by revelation from Jesus Christ, not human invention.
01 Galatians 1:1-10 Whose voice should you listen to?
Paul opens Galatians by claiming you can recognize the true gospel by its source (divine revelation), its substance (grace based on the cross) and its result (freedom).
Goal of Bible Study: Author’s Intent Explained
Goal of Bible study: Understand the author’s intended meaning. Learn a simple, reliable approach to read Scripture accurately and grow your faith.