Now faith is the instrumental cause of salvation. It’s the only element that the sinner brings to the great transaction of faith. But we’re told it’s the gift of God. And now somebody’s going to say to me, “Well then, preacher, since it’s the gift of God and God hadn’t given it to me, then I guess I’m not to blame.” Oh, my friend, may I say to you? God’s made that very clear. “Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” My friend, if you want to trust Christ, you’ll have to listen to the Word of God. And God will give faith to all therefore who will give heed to the message of the gospel.
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.