The Danger of Our Pagan Religion

Galatians 4:8-12

Pew Bible Pg. 947

I. We all have come from a place of idolatry. vs. 8

A. Our selfish, sinful nature is where we start. Rom. 5:12, 8:7-8; Gal. 5:19-21

B. At this time, we are slaves to demons. vs. 8, Deut. 32:17-18, I Cor. 10:20-22

II. When we receive the pure gospel, we are replacing our idols with the one true God. vs. 9

A. We need to know what the pure gospel is. Gal. 1:6-9

B. To know and be known by God is the personal relationship necessary. vs. 9

III. To know the truth and turn back to a different form of idolatry is tragic. vs. 9-10

A. Our own personal religion can be demonic. vs. 8, 10

B. Our own personal religion can be discouraging to other believers. vs. 11

IV. We are called to bring the message of freedom to the captives. Is. 61:1-4, Luke 4:16-21

A. As we follow Christ, we should encourage others to become as we are. vs. 12, I Cor. 11:1

B. We also should become as they are, within the boundaries of Scripture, to win them to Christ. vs. 12, I Cor. 9:19-23

Do I recognize the idolatry in my life?

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Have I confessed that idolatry to God as sin and received the freedom and forgiveness He offers?

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Who am I encouraging to follow me as I follow Jesus Christ?

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