SERMON OUTLINE FOR FURTHER REFLECTION / STUDY
I. INTRODUCTION
· What is required to be justified a Christian (right-standing with God)?
II. PURPOSE OF GOD’S LAWS
· Reveals God’s Holiness
· Leads Us to See the Need for Christ
III. FAITH - HOLY SPIRIT - SCRIPTURES
· Abraham’s Faith Credited as Righteous
· Spirit’s Presence Received in Grace
· Scriptures – God’s Plan for Gentiles by Faith as Announced to Abraham
IV. CURSED vs. BLESSED
· Cursed with Works under the Law
· Blessed in Believing under Grace & Love
GROWING DEEPER
1. What role do you think the Law of Moses plays for Christians today?
2. Why do you think the simplicity of the gospel (grace through faith in Jesus) is hard to accept?
3. What could you look for to know you might be led to follow a false gospel of Jesus Christ?
4. Are you striving for God’s love and assurance of your salvation? How did this message guide you?
5. How is your connection with God (law-striving vs. grace-receiving) influencing how you view yourself and relate with others?
Growing in Christ,
Pastor Trevor