If you want to know the difference between Christianity, or the gospel of the grace of God, and the religions of the world, it can be expressed in one word. All of them say, “Do, do, do.” And the gospel says, "Done." D-O-N-E. Done. The gospel says God has done something for me and I’m to believe it, I’m to trust it. And that’s my approach. The only way I can come to Him—by faith. And without faith it’s impossible to please Him. My friend, Jesus died for our sin, according to the Scripture. Oh, how important that is. It’s all important, my friend.
Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.