Why Then the Law? | Galatians 3:19-26

https://youtu.be/UJVNTUFzQYs In Psalm 19, David sings these words:             The law of the LORD is perfect,                        reviving the soul;            the testimony of the LORD is sure,                        making wise the simple;            the precepts of the LORD are right,                        rejoicing the heart;            the commandment of the LORD is pure,                        enlightening the eyes;            the fear of the LORD …

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By a Promise | Galatians 3:15-18

https://youtu.be/raeliRf-f6g To give a human example, brothers: even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified. Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who …

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By Becoming a Curse for Us | Galatians 3:10-14

https://youtu.be/35Kx6EhNCsw For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous …

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O Foolish Galatians! | Galatians 3:1-9

https://youtu.be/_AtsCr_nh1s O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being …

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Crucified with Christ | Galatians 2:17-21

https://youtu.be/XpS9LbQV7mY But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. For through the law I died to the law, so that I might …

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Not in Step with the Truth of the Gospel

https://youtu.be/I3u2jdsM_pM But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, …

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Let Him Be Accursed | Galatians 1:6-10

https://youtu.be/FZHsQJJuTGg I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven …

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Not by Men Nor Through Man | Galatians 1:1-5

https://youtu.be/5mCGhtiLg_k Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins …

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A Catechism for Classical Christian Education

Last year, I had the privilege of being a tutor for my daughter’s Classical Conversations class. Since we are encouraged to write out our whiteboards with God at the center of each subject, I began every class by asking the students where we must always begin our studies. The answer, of course, being God. I …

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And the Glory of the Lord Filled the Tabernacle | Exodus 40

https://youtu.be/8kJUKyhLO0E Exodus is the narrative heart of the Old Testament. Genesis, of course, is a book of roots. Chapters 1-11 show us the roots of humanity and all of creation, while chapters 12-50 give us the roots of God’s chosen people, the descendants of Abraham. Exodus, however, gives us the central story of God rescuing …

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