The Curse of the Law
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Galatians 3:10–14 (NKJV)
10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.” Deut 27:26
26 ‘Cursed is anyone who does not affirm and obey the terms of these instructions.’
And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’
11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.”
12 Yet the law is not of faith, but “the man who does them shall live by them.”
13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”),
14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Salvation
12 There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.”
6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
Law and Grace
The Law brings a curse (destruction) The law must be best kept in its entirety otherwise you are cursed.
How are you trying to get to God?
Some will try to do as much good as possible then they do bad, then God will get closer to them.
You cannot be justified before God by doing good.
We are justied by faith. (Romans 4:5)
5 But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness,
The Law to do and live
Grace to believe and live.
17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”
18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ”
20 And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.”
21 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”
22 But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
23 Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
26 And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, “Who then can be saved?”
27 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”
If you have to live right you have to live perfectly.
Jesus died for us!
21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,
8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.
Sermon Outline
Sermon Outline
The Rich Young Ruler (Mark10:17-27)
Failing to meet expectations
Failing to meet expectations
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I hear often how some can feel like they are falling short all the time from being something God can be proud of because they keep making mistakes.
What are the mistakes? That they arent doing what they need to be doing.
And because they dont do the things they want to do, they retreat and isolate themselves from what God has in store for them.
Why do you want to be something you cant be?
I want to suggest to you that you need to change the way you think.
There is a lie that we can fall into that captivates God’s people from experiencing all that God has in store for us.
The lie is this, “You are not doing enough good in your life to be used by God.”
You need to stop trying to do! You need to start being who Jesus made you to be.
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
In this passage Paul is going to teach us that If your expectations in life is to be better doers then you are only going to destroy your faith.
The Just shall live by faith not by doing.
Observations from Galatians 3:10-14
To subject yourself under that law is the warrent your destruction (10)
No one will ever justify themselves by what they do. They will be justified by what they believe. (11-12)
Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. (13)
We have recieved the Holy Spirit by means of faith. (14)
What does this mean for us today?
Stop subjecting yourself to ideals you cannot keep. (10)
Trust in the fact that whatever you lack, Jesus makes up for. (11-12)
Hold onto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. (13)
Respond to the Holy Spirit’s leading in your life. (14)