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What significance do you see in the contrast of being “born according to the flesh” and being “born as a result of a divine promise”?
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Aug. 15 | Which Inheritance?
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In this week’s Scripture text, Paul used several metaphors to drive home his point about being saved by faith in Christ as opposed to works of the law; the primary metaphor Paul used was inheritance.
Aug. 15 | Application
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In this week’s Application headlined “Choosing Your Ancestors,” David Faust writes: “From Adam and Eve till today, sin has tainted humanity and tilted us toward disaster. . . . Thankfully, though, we can choose the spiritual family we call our own.”
Aug. 15 | Discovery
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What kinds of things tend to spiritually enslave people?
#Faust25: ‘Who Puts Fun in the Funeral?’
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When my friends and relatives gather to mourn my passing, I hope they shed some tears. It would be a shame if no one missed me. But I hope they laugh, too.
Aug. 8 | Which Righteousness?
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Having called the Galatians back to the true gospel, defended his own apostleship, and having confronted Peter (i.e., Cephas), Paul begins to argue for the gospel of righteousness.
Aug. 8 | Application
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A biblical text normally has a single meaning, but it can have many applications. Consider Galatians 2:20 . . .
Aug. 8 | Discovery
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What does it look like in the average day of a Christ follower for Christ to live in them?
#Faust25: ‘Jesus’ Hardest Command’
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(Another classic piece celebrating David Faust’s 25th anniversary of writing columns.) What is the most difficult thing Jesus ever told anyone to do? That’s the question I asked an adult Bible study group the other day. The people in the room were quick to respond. . . .