Christ has set us free. This is a billboard by Paul, your lesson guide states
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Singing with Inspiration – Lesson 11 Freedom in Christ
The first Bible text we open to on commencing our study this week, Gal 5:1 says “ It is for freedom that Christ has set us free …” (NIV) which brings us the following hymns: Hymn 292, “Jesus, I Come”, Hymn 345, “Christ Is the World’s True Light”, Hymn 460, “As Water to the Thirsty”, and Hymn 191, “Love Divine”. Gal 5:1 continues on: “ Stand firm, then ….” Hymn 610, “Stand Like the Brave” and Hymn 518, “Standing on the Promises” . Hymn 110, “God’s Free Mercy Streameth” is shown to us at the conclusion on Sunday’s study. Well-noted in Monday’s study is the statement: “ we do what we do because we already are His children ” giving us Hymn 101, “Children of the Heavenly Father” . One very short sentence in Tuesday’s lesson “ It is all or nothing ” rang the words of Hymn 309, “I Surrender All” loud and clear in my mind
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Wednesday: Liberty Not Licentiousness (Gal. 5:13)
Galatians 5:13 marks an important turning point in the book of Galatians. Whereas up to this point Paul has focused entirely on the theological content of his message, he now turns to the issue of Christian behavior.
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Tuesday: The Dangerous Consequences of Legalism (Gal. 5:2-12)
The way in which Paul introduces Galatians 5:2-12 indicates the importance of what he is about to say. “Look” (ESV) , “Listen!” (NRSV) , “Mark my words!” (NIV) , “I, Paul, say to you” (ESV). Paul is not fooling around. By his forceful use of the word look, he not only calls for his readers’ full attention, but he even evokes his apostolic authority. He wants them to understand that if the Gentiles are going to submit to circumcision to be saved, then the Galatians need to realize the dangerous consequences involved in their decision. Read Galatians 5:2-12 .
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Monday: The Nature of Christian Freedom
Paul’s command to stand firm in freedom is not made in isolation. An important statement of fact precedes it: “Christ has set us free.” Why should Christians stand firmly in their freedom? Because Christ has already set them free. In other words, our freedom is a result of what Christ has already done for us. Image © Jeff Preston from GoodSalt.com This pattern of a statement of fact followed by an exhortation is typical in Paul’s letters ( 1 Cor
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