Are You Dead Yet?

Galatians 2:15-21

Pew Bible Pg. 946

I. The nature of the law is important to understand. vs. 16-19, 21

A. None of us can fulfill the requirements of the law. Rom. 3:23, James 2:10

B. The law is good because it leads us to Jesus Christ. Gal. 3:24

II. The funeral of our old nature brings life to our new nature. vs. 20

A. Repentance is necessary to forsake sin. Luke 24:46-48

B. Saving faith, given by God, is the beginning of new life. Rom. 6

III. Vigilance is necessary to walk in our new identity. vs. 21

A. We are justified by Jesus alone. Rom. 3:28, 5:1

B. We live in obedience through His power alone. Jn. 16:13

Do I find myself still thinking that I must “earn” grace?

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Have I been crucified with Christ; is it Christ who is living in me?

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Why is it important to completely understand this Christian teaching?

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Who can I tell about this good news?

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