Thesis: All of us distort the Gospel in our mind and speech on a daily basis. The work of Christ is simply beyond what we can imagine and as a result we short change the work of Christ.
1. The Gospel is compromised when our attitude turns to our own merit and goodness V 14-15 a) Culture does not save anyone b) Jesus corrected extra practices which were added by the Judaizers to the scripture
2. Law keeping can never justify anyone v16 a) We are by nature teachers of the law and not preachers of the Gospel b) Bible teaches that we are guilty; that our hearts are evil c) Luther says " the law is like a mirror we look into, in order to see our true selves and our inability to do good"
3. Legalism is contrary to Christ - Forcing personal preferences and Christian Legalism is Blasphemous v17-18 a) the most important part is to have true faith and trust in Jesus Christ 4. Legalism is destroyed by the Gospel v 19-21 a) The law has no claim on us b) Legalism misses grace and make yourself a transgressor
5. We are under Grace and not the law a) "I have been crucified with Christ" b) A Covenant that is eternal and everlasting bringing hope.
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