Galatians: Knowing God's Will

Paul's Testimony

• Did not go up to Jerusalem to be taught by man. He went to the Arabian desert for 3 years to study the scriptures himself.
• Second trip to Jerusalem - Jerusalem Council: Paul refutes the Jews who are trying to make the Gentiles accept the Jewish ceremonial laws.
• Salvation is by faith alone apart from works.
• Paul made himself accountable to the apostles in Jerusalem.

3 Simple truths about knowing God's will

1. God's revelation, the Bible.
2. The circumstances and situations of life.
3. A special peace. God is not the author of confusion.

The Gospel!
G. God Loves us. Christ Died for us.
O. Only one way to heaven.
S. Sin separates us from God
P. Precious blood of Christ.
E. Ever lives.
L. Let Him in!

Application:

• Take time to train.
• Truth, not tradition, must be the guideline for our life.
• Do all you can to win your family for Christ.
• Give God the glory for everything in your life.
• Dedicate yourself to discipleship.