Good Morning!
Yet we know that a man is not justified [and placed in right standing with God] by works of the Law, but [only] through faith in [God’s beloved Son,] Christ Jesus. And even we [as Jews] have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the Law. By observing the Law no one will ever be justified [declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty]. -Galatians 2:16
The early church really struggled with letting go of the Law and realizing that it is by faith in Jesus that they are saved. There was a lot of struggles between the Jewish converts on how the Christians from the outside of the Jewish culture should be interacted with as well as how the “outside” Christians needed to act. In the verse above, among other verses, Paul is calling out the Galatians for adding to the faith and bringing the Law back into the picture as a requirement for being a Christian. From your observation, how does this still apply to the Church today? How does this apply to the church you attend? How does this apply to you?
“We are saved by grace, through faith in Christ alone! And since there is no room for human merit there can be no grounds for human boasting!” -Steve Camp
“To be convinced in our hearts that we have the forgiveness of sins and peace with God by grace alone is the hardest thing.” -Martin Luther
Dad Joke of the Day:
Why do eggs come in flimsy styrofoam cartons and batteries come in a package only a chainsaw can open?
Have a great Wednesday!