Introduction: Paul's concluding words in Galatians highlight the sustaining power of God's grace in believers' lives.
1. Galatians 6:12-13 warns against the desire for human approval, urging reliance on grace.
A. Those who boast in the flesh do not understand the freedom of living by grace.
B. Paul emphasizes that true Christian living stems from faith, not adherence to the law.
2. In Galatians 6:14, Paul boasts only in the cross of Christ, signifying grace as our sole boast.
A. The world holds no allure for those transformed by the grace of Christ's sacrifice.
B. This reflects the core Lutheran teaching of justification by faith alone.
3. Galatians 6:15-16 emphasizes new creation, revealing graceโs power to transform hearts.
A. Baptism and renewal by the Spirit signify this transformation and our new life in Christ.
B. This transformation is a call to live in the peace and mercy granted in Christ's grace.
Conclusion: As we embrace the sustaining grace of Jesus, let us abandon our reliance on outward works and human approval. Live confidently in the grace bestowed, letting it guide our daily actions and participation in the church. Through faith and the transformative power of grace, we become new creations, equipped for a holy life glorifying God.
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