As we continued our series, "Free: A Study on Galatians," this past weekend at Eastbrook Church we looked at the power of spiritual freedom in Jesus Christ from Galatians 5. Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Spiritual Freedom," which is the fifth part of our series. Discussion Questions: We continue our series on freedom in Christ this …
Receiving the Promise (discussion questions)
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church, we continued our series, "Free: A Study on Galatians," by looking at the promise God gave us based out of Galatians 3:1-29. Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Receiving the Promise," which is the third part of our series. Discussion Questions: This weekend we continue our series, “Free,” by delving into …
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The Life I Live in the Body (Galatians 2:20, part 3)
Today, I conclude my reflections on Paul's words in Galatians 2:20 with attention to the final phrase: "the life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” If we have been crucified - killed - with Christ, and if we have been overtaken …
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I No Longer Live But Christ Lives in Me (Galatians 2:20, part 2)
I continue my reflections on Paul's words in Galatians 2:20 today by looking at the second phrase: "I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." If through Christ's death we participated in death, then through Christ's risen life we participate in life. We die with Jesus and rise to life in Jesus. Elsewhere Paul writes, …
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I Have Been Crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20, part 1)
Since my message, "The Real Gospel," I have been thinking about Paul's words in Galatians 2:20: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for …
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Matthew Erickson 