When you list God’s character traits, don’t forget “mercy.” God is rich in mercy. In other religions, you must do, do, do to satisfy or appease some god. Instead of requiring a long list to please God, Christianity says, “Done.” What God in Christ did for us is complete. We are “in Christ,” meaning we are now complete in Him. What an encouraging passage to study!
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.