Danger of Seeking Self-Righteousness (Message #3 Galatians)

Summary

The sermon addresses the danger of seeking self-righteousness through adherence to the law rather than faith in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that the gospel was revealed directly by God to Paul and is not a human invention, warning against those who pervert the gospel by adding legalistic requirements like circumcision. Paul’s defense includes his personal history, the Jerusalem council’s affirmation, and the example of Peter’s failure to fully embrace Gentile inclusion. The message concludes that justification comes by faith, not by works of the law, highlighting Abraham’s faith as the original model and Christ’s redemption from the curse of the law.