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Freedom from Works of The Law | Galatians 2:15-19,21 | Pastor Bill Curtis | March 28, 2021Sermon NotesPrinciple 1: Justification is received on the basis of ________, not _________. (15-19)Justification: The action of God by which he declares sinful people to be ___________. It denotes a judicial act of administering the law—in this case, by declaring a verdict of __________, and so excluding all possibility of _________________. (Romans 3:21-26; 8:1)Part 1: The pardon, remission, and non-imputation of all _______, reconciliation to God, and the end of his enmity and wrath.Part 2: The bestowal of a righteous person’s status and a _________ to all the blessings promised to the just; i.e., the adoption of believers as God’s children and heirs. (The Concise Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, 260-261)?Principle 2: The death of Jesus is _______________ if we can _________ our justification through works. (21)Journey Group QuestionsPersonal StudyIn preparation for your group discussion this week, spend some time reflecting upon the message from Sunday and the related Bible verses. Use the interpretive questions below to help you think carefully about the text.Scripture Focus: Galatians 2:15-19, 21What does Paul mean when he writes, “We ourselves are Jews by birth and not?Gentile sinners…”? (v.15)How does the gospel apply to both Jews and Gentiles, and what contrast does Paul make here? (v.15-16)What does it mean in verse 19 “died to the law, so that I might live for God?”Explain what Paul meant in verse 21. ?Personal Insights??Group?Discussion?Martin Luther wrote that the doctrine of justification is the chief doctrine of all Christianity, “…If the article of justification be once lost, then is all true Christian doctrine lost.” He added, “…therefore, we should know this article well, teach in unto others, and beat it into their heads continually.” Why is the doctrine of justification so important to all aspects of who we are as Christians? If the law is incapable of making sinners righteous, what is the purpose of the law?How would you explain what it means to be “justified by faith in Christ” to someone who has never been to church before? Why does it rob God of glory when we add faith to other requirements for justification? How do people attempt to justify themselves today? How do you attempt to justify yourself? ................
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