“Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?” Galatians 3:2
Good morning,
The study today deals with the first nine verses in Galatians chapter three. The subject deals with walking by faith and not becoming confused or misled by laws or works to please God.
The word from God today is “The altruistic sacrifice of Christ can never be respected or replaced by your works.”
The beginning of a relationship with God is accepting Jesus who was crucified and resurrected by the hand of God.
How can you deny the eye witness account of many who witnessed Christ crucified and testified about the gift of salvation?
The pathway to Christ is through the Cross. There is no other way.
You accept Christ by faith and receive the Holy Spirit. This gift from God comes without any entitlement or effort on your part.
The salvation of Christ is given to you by the Holy Spirit. This gift comes by faith not by works.
You become a new creature in Christ by faith and through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit.
The suffering of a Christ follower builds faith, confidence, and assurance in God. The precious work of the Cross enlightens you to know the reality of Christ and accept Him for who He.
Christ will never accept your works as a substitute for the Cross. The Cross builds the character of God within you.
You receive the Holy Spirit by faith. The Holy Spirit operates through your faith in God and fills you with the life of Christ and performs signs and wonders.
Abraham exemplified the life of a believer. He heard the voice of God and accepted His promises by faith. This transaction had nothing to do with works. Abraham believed God and his faith earned him the righteousness of God.
You and I have to come through the seed of Abraham to be a Christ follower. You accept Christ by faith and are blessed by Him through your faith in His promises.
Hal Hollister Ministry 