Legalism Condemned
Galatians 2:20 - Pew Bible #740
Pastor Mike Roberson

Introduction: In Galatians we see the pattern of

of
legalism. So what does it matter if the Law has to be

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to
become a Christian?

1. If any work can get you

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} your salvation.
2. If the Law has to be obeyed then Christianity is

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to a
culture instead of

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all cultures.
I. Legalism says that Faith + works =

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. 2:21
a. Places you in

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to be responsible to keep the Law in order
to be saved.
b. But you are saved by

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through grace free from

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of the Law. Ephesians 2:8-9
II. Legalism says that Faith + works =

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. 3:1-3
a. Puts you in bondage to be responsible to

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the Law to

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in sanctification.
b. You are sanctified by faith through

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free from the Law!
5:1-3, Psalm 143:2
i. How to stand firm in the

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of Jesus? 2:20, Chapter 5

1. Serve because of

, not because of the law. 5:1-15
2. Walk in the

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, not in the flesh. v.16-21
a.

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from the lusts of the flesh.
b.

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to the Fruit of the Spirit. v.22-26
3. Put others first, not

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. 6:1-10
4. Live for God’s glory, not

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approval. 6:11-18

Conclusion: Believers are

to the Law and free to

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for Jesus!