‘No Legalism Please.’
Galatians 2:21.
a) We do not make the Grace of God of no effect.
b) The way one attains Righteousness is not through legalism.
c) If we believe that legalism is the way of Righteousness then Christ was put to death for nothing.
(This QT expresses the cry of my heart to the Church: No Legalism Please)
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‘Being Made Right With God.’
Romans 3:21-26.
a) Romans 3:21. God shows us a better way than legalism.
b) Romans 3:22; Galatians 2:16. We are made right with God by placing our Faith in Jesus Christ. This is true for everyone who Believes, no matter who we are.
c) Romans 3:23. We have all sinned and fallen short of God’s Glorious standard.
d) Romans 3:24. In His undeserved Kindness God declares that we are Righteous.
e) Romans 3:24. God does this through Jesus Christ when He freed us from the penalty for our sins.
f) Romans 3:25. God presented Jesus as the Sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they Believe that Jesus sacrificed His Life, shedding His Blood.
g) Romans 3:26. God here demonstrates His Righteousness. God declares sinners to be right in His Sight when they Believe in Jesus.
(Through this Second one I know that it is a great Blessing and privilege to be Being Made Right With God)
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Chris.
No legalism please! Legalism is one of the main reasons that people either stop going to Church or never come to Church. God’s Grace is always welcoming to all people. Everyone is accepted in Church, or they should be, and they should be able to hear the Life changing Message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
