“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and it’s profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect, (‘thoroughly’ is the word) thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” Will you look at that for just a moment here, because this is important for us to understand. It is good for doctrine, that is, for teaching. The Bible is to be taught, and it's good for reproof. That's conviction. And if the Spirit of God is working, it'll bring conviction to our hearts. That's the way you can test whether the Word of God is moving in your life. Now it's for correction, that is, setting things right in your life—the Word of God is to discipline us.
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.