(19th) Paul asked the Galatians; “did you receive the Spirit by observing

the law or by believing what you heard?” what is the answer? And

today is that still true?

(19th) Paul asked the Galatians; “did you receive the Spirit by observing

the law or by believing what you heard?” what is the answer? And

today is that still true?

Gal.3:2 – the question. Repeats Gal.3:5

Gal.3:3-4, Extensive argument that receiving the Spirit is through faith, not

an observance of the law.

3:26-29, 4:6-7

(20th) What does Paul say is the only thing that counts?

(20th) What does Paul say is the only thing that counts?

Gal.5:6; 6:15

“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision

counts for anything, but only faith working through love.”

“For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a

new creation.”

(21st) The council that met at Jerusalem was to decide what troubling question?

Was the answer well received?

(21st) The council that met at Jerusalem was to decide what troubling question?

Was the answer well received?

Acts 15:1-2 The question – the need to be circumcised in order to be saved.

Acts 15:6 - the gathering

Acts 15:7-11- Peter’s address

Acts 15:12 – Paul n Barnabas

15:13-21 – James gives decision “No!”

(22nd) From what you have read, what is some of the content of the

“message” that was being preached?

(22nd) From what you have read, what is some of the content of the

“message” that was being preached?

17:3 – the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. Jesus is the Christ

17:7 Jesus was King (accusations)

17:18 good news Jesus and resurrection. 17:24-34 concepts of a creator God, man as His offspring, idols are not gods and

fact of resurrection.

18:6 Jesus is Christ

18:8 baptism.

1Thes.1:2-4 the evidence of Gospel content – work produced by faith,

labor prompted by love, endurance inspired by hope in the Lord Jesus

Christ.

(23rd) If you were to make a list of things Paul had told them and was reviewing, what would be on the

list?

(23rd) If you were to make a list of things Paul had told them and was reviewing, what would be on the

list?

• 2;3-4 - trials, persecution

• 4:1 - live in order to please God

• 4:3 – be sanctified, avoid sexual immorality

• 4:4-5 learn to control body, not in passionate lust

• 4:6 – remember God punishes those who abuse neighbors in that way.

• 4:7 – called to be holy• 4:8 – God is the giver of the Holy

Spirit• 4:9-10 Love each other• 4:11 – lead quiet lives

• 4:11 – mind own business• 4:11-12 – work wit your hands

• 4:13-18 End Times info

(24th) In Ephesus Paul found some believers, about a dozen, to whom he asked a question, what question

and why ask it?

(24th) In Ephesus Paul found some believers, about a dozen, to whom he asked a question, what question

and why ask it?

Acts 19:2 - the question (1) the setting

19:2b - the answer “what Spirit”

19:3 - 2nd question “what baptism?”

19:3b – answer “John’s”

19:4-7 the solution – baptize in Jesus name, lay hands on – receive Spirit

(25th) So what does Paul say about the “Spirit”?

(25th) So what does Paul say about the “Spirit”?

1Cor.1:6-7 – message confirmed – no lack of Spiritual gift

1Cor.2:5 – Spirits power

1Cor.2:10-16 – the Spirit teaches, reveals, is from God, Spiritual truths,

words and discernment

1Cor.3:16 – God’s temple, Spirit lives in