Josh Benner

Tag: Galatians

  • Sermon: Sons and slaves – Galatians 4:21-5:1

    Throughout the history of the church, there has been a conflict between grace and works. In this passage, Paul looks to two sons of Abraham born by two different women and points to how they allegorically represent these two paths. On one side, you have freedom, grace, and God’s promises. On the other side, you…

  • Poverty, paganism, and the gospel – Galatians 4:1-11

    The gospel is meant for both Jews and gentiles. Both need the grace of Jesus and are invited to receive the forgiveness that he offers. In this passage, Paul will warn Christian converts from these two distinct backgrounds from falling back into their old religious systems. Sermon manuscript

  • Sermon: New life – Galatians 3:26-29

    At the moment we come to faith, there are dramatic changes that take place in the life of a Christian. These changes include a new title before God, a new way to live, a new way of relating to the world, and a new inheritance. Sermon manuscript

  • Sermon: The purpose of the law – Galatians 3:19-25

    The law was given until Christ came into the world. It is by the law that our sin is revealed and it is the law which Jesus fulfilled. Sermon manuscript

  • Sermon: Unstoppable – Galatians 3:15-18

    Paul talks a lot about Abraham in Galatians 3. Earlier in this chapter, an emphasis from Paul was the faith of Abraham. In this chapter, Paul will talk about the covenant which the Lord had made with Abraham and how it was an unbreakable covenant. The reason why the covenant was unbreakable was because it…