Christian Essentials — Part Two
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Christian Essentials — Part Two

Galatians 6:11–18  (ID: 1431)

The Galatian believers were in danger of being led astray by a false gospel that essentially suggested a salvation made possible through human effort. The Apostle Paul condemned such lifeless externalism and promoted instead the necessity of being made a new creature in Christ. Alistair Begg reminds us of the inward, spiritual nature of true Christianity reflected in lives transformed by the power of the cross.

Series Containing This Sermon

A Study in Galatians, Volume 2

Spirit-Filled Living Galatians 5:13–6:18 Series ID: 14802


Final Warning and Benediction

11See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. 12It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. 14But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which2 the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.

17From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.

18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.

Copyright © 2024, Alistair Begg. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.

Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.