“ See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. As Paul is wrapping up this letter he wants the reader and the listener to understand” – Galatians 6:11
- The cross the need for
- Romans 3:22-25a NLT
- “It 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. 13 For 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.” – Galatians 6:12-13
2. The cross godly
- Isaiah 29:13
- “But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which[a] the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”- Galatians 6:14
3. The the flesh
Most resolutions try to manage the flesh:
- “I’ll try harder”
- “I’ll do better”
- “I’ll control it this year”
The cross says:
“That thing doesn’t need discipline—it needs death.”
- Colossians 3:1-3
- “For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. ” –Galatians 6:15
4. The in us, a new
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- “And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.17 From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.” – Galatians 6:16-18
5. The is for our
- Jesus brings peace Romans 5:1
- Jesus brings grace John 1:16–17
- Jesus brings mercy Titus 3:5
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” – Galatians 5:1