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Galatians 3:1–22

Living in the New Way of Faith, Part 1: Perseverance and Promises (Galatians 3:1–22)

Phil Gons · October 20, 2019 · Spring Creek Bible Church · 56m

From Galatians

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For families

Ages Teens

This is a meaty sermon on Galatians 3 that traces God’s redemptive plan through the covenants, showing how faith—not rule-keeping—has always been the heart of relating to God. The preacher is warm and honest about the text’s difficulty, making it accessible without dumbing it down. Teens ready for serious Bible study will find real substance here.

Worth knowing: The preacher mentions Josh Harris’s departure from Christianity as an illustration of ‘believing in vain,’ which may prompt questions depending on your family’s familiarity with that situation.

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Talk about it together (4 questions)
  1. The preacher says Paul contrasts two ‘paths’ or ‘roads’—the old way and the new way. What does he mean by each, and why does Paul say you can’t walk both at the same time?
  2. According to this sermon, what does it mean to ‘believe in vain,’ and why does the preacher say this is serious business?
  3. The preacher talks about how the gospel can become just a ‘message for getting saved’ rather than the center of the whole Christian life. What’s the difference, and why does it matter?
  4. How does understanding God’s covenants (his promises to Abraham, then Moses, then Christ) help protect us from false teachings, according to this sermon?

Used by permission of Phil Gons — philgons.com