1. What are the differences and similarities between Old Testament and New Testament Saints. See sermon manuscript for further information. https://emmausrbc.org/sermons/

2. Was God really concerned with Old Testament Sacrifices? What sacrifices are pleasing to God today? Explain.

3. Why was the law of God given? Note: there was more than one reason. Share and support.

4. What does Paul mean when he says we now have “freedom in Christ”? Explain and support.

5. Are you currently living a life focused on godliness? Or have you lost perspective on your identity and freedom in Christ? Share and pray for one another.

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The following are review questions for Galatians chapters 3. Discuss in detail the questions that stand out the most.

What term did Paul use to describe the Galatians? (1)

How did they receive the Spirit? (2-5)

Who are the sons of Abraham? (6-7)

How are the Gentiles justified? (8-9)

Who is under the curse? (10)

Who is justified by the law? (11)

What did Christ redeem us from? (13)

Why did Christ become a curse for us? (13-14)

Who is the Seed of Abraham? (16)

What cannot the law annul? (17)

How did God give the inheritance to Abraham? (18)

Why was the law added? (19)

Is the law against the promises of God? (21)

What has the Scripture concluded? (22)

What function did the law serve? (23-24)

After faith has come what are we no longer under? (25)

What have we become through faith in Jesus Christ? (26)

What distinction no longer exists when we put on Christ? (27-28)

What have we become if we are Christ’s? (29)

*A written copy of the sermon manuscript can be found here. https://emmausrbc.org/files/services/11-17-2013notes.pdf

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1. Why is Galatians 3:20 so difficult to interpret? Explain.

2. In 1-2 sentences, summarize Paul’s main point in Galatians 1-3.

3. If the law was not meant to bring salvation or justification before God, then what was its purpose? In the OT? In the NT?

4. What was the intra-trinitarian agreement between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in eternity past? Explain.

5. What has been the most enlightening thing you have learned from the book of Galatians up to this point? Share.

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1. Are you currently trusting and resting in God or are you trying to rely on your own strength? Share.

2. What is the purpose and use for the “Law”? Explain and support.

3. Do you have any unconfessed sin in your life? Do you have any perpetual sin in your life? Are you willing to share with your group?

4. How could you help or encourage a fellow believer who is trusting in their works for salvation and is continuously in fear that they might lose their salvation?

5. How can your group pray for you this week so that you may grow in Christ?

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1. How would you answer the question “How does the Old Testament apply to the New Testament and why does the Old Testament still matter?”

2. In the incarnation and sacrifice of Christ, what was changed and what remained the same in regards to the Law and Old Testament? Explain.

3. How is your faith doing? Are you fully trusting in the grace of God? Or are you trying to rely on your own strength and ability?

4. Why is Abraham central to our faith, and the faith of every believer who has ever lived?

5. What areas of your life do you need to have more faith in? (the future, your current circumstances, your past, your person…)

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1. What insights did you gain in the reading out loud of Galatians 3, 4, and 5? Did any theme or particular point stand out?

2. How does the Holy Spirit work in the lives of believers? What does the Holy Spirit do and how does the Holy Spirit work? Support with scripture.

3. What do you think is the main point and core focus of the book of Galatians? Explain in a few words.

4. How does one live by the spirit and walk by the spirit. Explain and support.

5. Compare and contrast justification and sanctification. What does each look like and how are both similar and different?

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1. Have you ever been guilty as viewing another Christian as a “second rate” Christian? Why? Share. 2. What is the biblical definition of “justification”? 3. How would you explain the biblical concept of “justification by faith alone” to a non believer who is interested in learning more about the Christian faith? 4. If we no longer need to keep the law in order to be saved (justification by faith alone), then why do we still keep the Law? (I’m speaking of the moral law…i.e. 10 commandments) Share and discuss with your group. 5. Are you currently resting in the truth that your salvation is by faith alone? Or are you struggling with needing to do more for God? Why? Share.

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The Elders of Emmaus have a custom of reviewing one of our Foundation Documents each month at our Agenda Meeting. This month, we reviewed the Emmaus Church Covenant. This is one of my favorite documents as it communicates beautifully our commitment to one another in Christ Jesus.

While reviewing the document, we were reminded that we are to review and renew the Church Covenant as a whole congregation, once a year, in the Fall. It’s Fall, and so we had better follow through on that commitment.

If you are a Member of Emmaus Christian Fellowship, would you please take a few moments to review the Church Covenant (link provided below), being reminded of the commitment that you made to your brothers and sisters in Christ, and also the commitment that they have made to you?

I look forward to standing on October 27th during our regular worship service, and publicly renewing this covenant together.

Blessings,

Joe

Church Covenant 

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