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Goodbye to the Nanny Galatians 3:15-25

Explore how justification by faith alone applies to all, regardless of the Law, and understand the importance of sanctification in spiritual growth. Discover Paul's responses to objections about the Law and its role in relation to faith. Learn how to move beyond legalism and embrace spiritual maturity through faith and the leading of the Spirit.

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Goodbye to the Nanny Galatians 3:15-25

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  1. Goodbye to the Nanny Galatians 3:15-25

  2. Review • Justification by faith alone • declared righteous in God’s sight • Sanctification by faith alone • growth in spiritual maturity

  3. Objection 1 - v15-18 “Sure, faith was enough for Abe, but that’s because he lived before the Law was given. We live after the giving of the Law and therefore, unlike Abraham, we must obey it."

  4. Objection 1 - v15-18 Super-simple Biblical History 33 AD Jesus Creation & Fall 2000 BC Abrahamic Covenant 1500 BC Mosaic Covenant

  5. Objection 1 - v15-18 Super-simple Biblical History 33 AD Jesus Creation & Fall 2000 BC Abrahamic Covenant 1500 BC Mosaic Covenant

  6. Objection 1 - v15-18 Paul's answer: v15 - compare to human contracts v17 - later modification violates the nature of a covenant v18 - also violates logic v16 - and Gentiles are included, too

  7. Objection 1 - v15-18 Summary: Abe’s experience of justification by faith alone applies to all Jews and Gentiles at all times.

  8. Objection 2 – v19-24 "How can you even listen to a guy who totally dismisses the Law, which God Himself gave us? It’s part of the Old Testament and has led our nation for 1500 years!”

  9. Objection 2 – v19-24 Paul’s answer: The Law has shortcomings • it was only temporary (v19) • mediators were required (v20) • it could never give life (v21)

  10. Objection 2 – v19-24 Paul’s answer: But the Law is still good • points out sin & consequences (v19) • declares mankind prisoners of sin (v22) • restrained Israel till Christ (v23-24)

  11. Application – v25 • The nanny’s replacement – 5:16 • But we still love our lists: • black & white commands • don’t steal, kill, lie, gossip, etc… • grey-area commands • don’t drink, smoke, dance, watch R-rated movies, work on Sunday, etc…

  12. Application – v25 • Spiritual Maturity: • Not living under a list • obligation, comparison, pride, despair • But following the Spirit • love, joy, peace

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