CHRISTIAN CONCERN

May 5, 2020 (1 Tim. 2:1-6)

Reading to the hearer: Galatians 6:1-18

 

Duty To the Weak

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

2     Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

3     For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

4     But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

5     For every man shall bear his own burden.

Spiritual Action and Reaction

6     Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

7     Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

8     For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

9     And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

10     As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

11     Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.

The Doctrine of Judaizers

12     As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

13     For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

14     But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

15     For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

16     And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

17     From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.

18     Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

To the Galatians written from Rome.”

 

Duty To the Weak

  1. THE CHARACTER—vv. 1–6
  2. Spirituality—v. 1. Forgive those who backslide.
  3. Sharing—v. 2. Share each other’s troubles and problems.
  4. Selfishness—v. 3. Selfish pride keeps people from pleasing God, and helping others.
  5. Satisfaction—v. 4. Take pride in your work, then you will not be ashamed.
  6. Self—v. 5. You are responsible for yourself.

Spiritual Action and Reaction

  1. Support—v. 6. Support the spiritual leaders.
  2. THE CONCERN—vv. 7–10
  3. Sowing—v. 7. Each day we sow seeds. We will reap what we sow. In fact, we always reap more than what we sow. Be careful how you sow.
  4. Spiritual—v. 8. Sow spiritual, reap spiritual. You may not reap until you arrive in heaven.
  5. Success—v. 9. If you are patient, God will allow you to reap what you have sown. Allow God to take care of the results. YOU BE FAITHFUL!
  6. Showing—v. 10. Always show kindness.

III. THE CROSS—vv. 11–18

The Doctrine of Judaizers

  1. Personal—v. 11. A personal letter to the Christian people at Galatia.
  2. Problem—vv. 12–13. Jews trying to force their laws upon others. Only Christ can save!
  3. Person—v. 14. Paul practiced the crucified life.
  4. Purged—v. 15. Salvation means a changed life—not keeping a set of rules or laws.
  5. Plan—v. 16. Walking according to God’s laws.
  6. Punishment—v. 17. Paul was marked, or branded, for the sake of the Gospel. What consecration to God! What dedication to God’s service.
  7. Parting—v. 18. Paul says farewell to the Galatians.

 

    VI.   Three Amen from Romans chapter 16:

                          

16:20 – Paul predicts victory for believers when the God of peace soon will crush Satan.

16:24 – Paul makes a prayerful pronouncement.  He summons “the grace of our Lord Jesus to be with you.

16:27 – Glory in God’s ability.