• Galatians 1:1-12
• The book of Galatians
  • Written about A.D. 57-58. The writer was Paul, but the author was the Holy Spirit.
  • Written to the churches in Galatia (Galatians 1:2).
• Galatians 1:1 – Paul affirms that the source of the gospel he is preaching is heaven – not men.
• Galatians 1:3 – This peace is not to come at all costs. In the Old Testament, God allowed the kingdom of Israel to be divided rather than have peace and unity in error.
• Galatians 1:4 – The word “evil” here is translated from the Greek “πονηρός (pon__ēros),” which means “morally bad.”
• Galatians 1:6-7 – Paul is using a play on words here with the words for “different” and “another” to strengthen his point that there is no other

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• The five points of Calvinism all depend on each other. They stand or fall together.
• Irresistible grace: the belief that when God chooses someone to be saved, they cannot help but to come to Christ.
• It is not a question of whether the Holy Spirit leads man to salvation, but how He does it.
  • He effects:
    • The new birth by the Word (I Peter 1:22; John 3:5)
    • Cleansing (John 17:17) and sanctification by the Word (I Corinthians 6:11)
    • Convicts man of sin by the Word (Titus 1:9)
    • Salvation by the Word (Titus 3:5)
      • John 8:32; 17:17
    • Indwells the Christian by the Word (Ephesians 3:17; Romans 10:17; Colossians 3:16)
      • II Timothy 1:14
      • Revelation 2:13; II John 1:2
    • Romans 1:16 – The gospel is God’s power to save.
    • The doctrine of irresistible grace falls because it is built on a faulty foundation and because it undermines the power of the gospel for salvation.
    • Acts 7:51; Hebrews 10:29-31 – Both these verses show the doctrine to be false.

• Titus 2:11-14
• Expose the ugly, empty truth.
  • Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 – If you are looking for happiness in worldly things, you will never find it!
  • Ephesians 2:10 – We have been created for good works!
  • Ephesians 3:14-19 – Strength and glory and power are only found in God.
  • Ephesians 4:22-24
• Realize that none of this is new.
  • James 4:4
  • I John 2:15-16
  • I Timothy 2:9-10 – Problems with modest dress are nothing new!
• Find the joy of pure living!
  • Galatians 5:22
  • Titus 2:3
  • I Corinthians 7:3-4
  • I Peter 3:3-4
  • Philippians 3:17-21

• Luke 11:37-12:34
• Luke 11:37-54 – Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for hypocrisy.
• Luke 12:1-12 – We must confess God before men.
  • Luke 12:8-9 – Confession involves more than just saying you believe in Jesus. It also involves repeating the words of Jesus to others.
• Luke 12:13-34 – Your treasure should be in heaven, not on earth!
  • Luke 12:13-21 – Don’t be covetous!
  • Luke 12:22-32 – Do not worry about trivial matters. God will provide!
  • Luke 12:33-34 – God gives us treasures which never wear out.
    • I John 3:17-18

• Lesson 8, continued:
  • Review of question sheet

Characteristic

Per scripture

Catholic

Baptist

Assembly of God

Church of Christ

church of Christ

Authority

New Testament

X

X

X

?

Yes

Name

church of Christ

X

X

Yes

Yes

Yes

Plan of salvation

Hear, believe, repent, confess, baptism

X

X

X

Yes

Yes

Order of worship

Sing, pray, teach, Lord’s Supper, give

X

X

X

Yes

Yes

Work

Preach gospel, benevolence, discipline

X

X

X

X

Yes

Organization

Local church

X

X

X

X

Yes