The true Gospel shows three realities we must embrace to avoid deadly error
I. Everyone’s Need: Justification (v. 15-16)
A. The “moral/religious” (Jews)
B. The “immoral/sinner” (Gentiles)
II. Everyone’s Problem: Bent Toward a Self-Focused Self-Justification (v. 17-19)
Galatians 2:17-19 - But if, while seeking to be justified in Christ, we ourselves have also been found sinners, is Christ then a minister of sin? May it never be! For if I rebuild what I have once destroyed, I prove myself to be a transgressor. For through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might live to God.
III. Everyone’s Solution: Justification Through Faith in Christ (v. 20-21)
Galatians 2:20-21 - I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly.
A. God’s perspective toward the believer−by faith the believer is viewed in all ways as the Father views the Son
B. The believer’s perspective for living life
1. God loved me first, has accepted me in Christ, given me the “right standing” so that I can be in relationship with Him.
2. I love and live for Him in return.
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