“To whom little is forgiven, the same loves little” (Luke 7:47). The Pharisee who hosted Jesus in his home was too proud to worship Him. Whereas the woman known as a “sinner” entered boldly, broke a costly box of perfume at His feet, and worshipped with her tears. Both people were equally sinful, yet only one received forgiveness. May this story be a warm welcome to enter boldly into the forgiveness Jesus freely offers.
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.