Solution to Galatian problems is a rectified understanding of the Gospel.
In the middle of relational conflict, Paul talks of a greater understanding of the Gospel.
Apostle: I have authority! The Spirit reveals it to me, and I share it with you. Christ sent me out as a messenger, and if you accept me, you accept Him, and, therefore, accept the One who sent Him (matt 10.40).
Walking in line with the Gospel
vv3-5 setting the stage
Summary of the Gospel:
Give grace - thru X - for God's glory.
Son saves us from evil age to give me the joy of bringing Him glory.
Monday, July 16, 2007
blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
Matt 5.6
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness..."
Who want the Lord's righteousness
"righteousness" = justice
The end of evil, sin, rebellion
Inventory
1. Do you ache when you hear and see evil around you?
2. Are you hurt and offended by the things that hurt and offend God?
3. Am I grieved when someone else is rebellious? My own sin?
4. Yearn for this world to end?
Hunger and thirsting is needing it like we need food. It's when we have not eaten and have nothing else on our mind except filling that need.
Jesus met the physical needs of people so that they could listen to the truth.
Rev 6.9f
Justice for the martyrs
Longing for His righteousness
"...for they shall be satisfied."
Rev 19.1-3
God brought His justice, judged Babylon, and the martyrs cried "hallelujah."
We are going to be stuffed at God's victory banquet. Not with food, but with God's righteousness and justice.
Rev 19.9
Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.
You'll be satisfied in witnessing God's justice prevail. You will get justice: getting the joy of watching God hammer out judgment.
Rev 21.4-5
No more death, tears, mourning, pain. He will make all things new.
When you hear of evil in the world, know that His justice is coming.
Be satisfied in Him doing it. It's not my job; it's His.
The invitation is open and is standing to join the marriage supper. You need to believe. What a terrifying thing to be on the receiving end of God's justice.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness..."
Who want the Lord's righteousness
"righteousness" = justice
The end of evil, sin, rebellion
Inventory
1. Do you ache when you hear and see evil around you?
2. Are you hurt and offended by the things that hurt and offend God?
3. Am I grieved when someone else is rebellious? My own sin?
4. Yearn for this world to end?
Hunger and thirsting is needing it like we need food. It's when we have not eaten and have nothing else on our mind except filling that need.
Jesus met the physical needs of people so that they could listen to the truth.
Rev 6.9f
Justice for the martyrs
Longing for His righteousness
"...for they shall be satisfied."
Rev 19.1-3
God brought His justice, judged Babylon, and the martyrs cried "hallelujah."
We are going to be stuffed at God's victory banquet. Not with food, but with God's righteousness and justice.
Rev 19.9
Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.
You'll be satisfied in witnessing God's justice prevail. You will get justice: getting the joy of watching God hammer out judgment.
Rev 21.4-5
No more death, tears, mourning, pain. He will make all things new.
When you hear of evil in the world, know that His justice is coming.
Be satisfied in Him doing it. It's not my job; it's His.
The invitation is open and is standing to join the marriage supper. You need to believe. What a terrifying thing to be on the receiving end of God's justice.
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