Alexandria Covenant Church
A Christian’s character and conduct that is consistent with the truth of the gospel is how the world will see Jesus living in us and experience Jesus through us.
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Do you ever feel like you are shackled and chained to the never-ending pursuit of things that are supposed to be life-giving only to realize they are lifeless and leave you feeling empty in the end? Join us on a journey through the book of Galatians where you will meet Jesus and discover the life-giving reality of the true gospel.
The true gospel has the power to break the chains of sin and self-righteousness that lead to death and give life and freedom to those who live by faith in Jesus Christ. Not the kind of freedom that allows us to live however we want, but a freedom that helps us to live the way God wants. In Christ, we have been set free to live free!
Galatians 2:11-21 ESV
The damaging effect of hypocrisy (v. 11-13)
Keeping in step with the truth of the gospel (v. 14-16)
Living into our new identity in Christ (v. 17-21)
Challenge: Conformity to the world and its standards is contrary to the life that Jesus is calling us to live through the gospel. Once we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, we are now a new person and Jesus lives in us. The Christian life consistent with the gospel is a transformed life that is lived sacrificially to the glory of God and for the good of other people, as we seek to reach them with the good news about Jesus Christ. When people get a good look at who you are, do they see Jesus in you? Is your life a reflection of your new identity in Christ?