Law & Grace_God's Calling
Paul goes out of his way in Galatians 1:11-24 to emphasize that he was called by Jesus Himself, not by one of the Apostles. His calling has the same standing as theirs… a direct invitation from Jesus. We quickly see that Paul operates independently of the other apostles, but it is not an unhealthy independence. He does consult with Peter and the others and they recognize the legitimacy of his message. An interesting part of Paul’s autobiographic description of these early years of his preparation is a three-year period of time spent in “Arabia.” He was not in Saudi Arabia, but rather in the Nabatean kingdom which included many important Gentile population centers east of the Jordan River. When Jesus ministered in the Decapolis, he was ministering in this same region. This is not only a time where Paul reflects upon the gospel and hones his message of grace. It is also a time where he likely honed his skills in communicating the gospel to Gentiles. It is this time that, in part, accounts for his effectiveness during His missionary journeys. There are a couple of lessons for us. First, to properly discern God’s call upon your life and live into that calling. Secondly, to take time to be equipped and hone, by God’s grace, the skills that you will need to be effective.
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- 1. LAW & GRACE A Study in Galatians
- 2. This Week God’s Calling Decline Accept MessageRemind Me
- 3. First Point The Gospel is not man’s gospel because no man is worthy to create it. Galatians 1:11-14
- 4. LAW & GRACE Paul’s “worthy” credentials •Paul was zealous for his “ism”. Ἰουδαϊσμός/ Judaismos Only occurs in Galatians 1:13 and 14
- 5. LAW & GRACE Paul’s “worthy” credentials • Paul was zealous for his “ism”. •Paul was “valedictorian” of His Torah School.
- 6. Second Point Sharing the Gospel is a divine calling that requires a developed skill. Galatians 1:15-17
- 7. LAW & GRACE Paul’s “set apart” calling פרושים Perushim Separated Ones
- 8. LAW & GRACE Paul in Arabia •Where in “Arabia” was Paul?
- 9. LAW & GRACE
- 10. LAW & GRACE Paul in Arabia • What was Paul doing during his 3 years in Arabia? Contemplation and study? Active gospel ministry?
- 11. Third Point God uses our gospel testimony to transform others and bring Him glory. Galatians 1:18-24
- 12. LAW & GRACE Paul’s visit with Peter and James • What was Paul’s purpose in this brief visit? To gain apostolic approval for his gospel message?
- 13. LAW & GRACE Paul’s visit with Peter and James • What was Paul’s purpose in this brief visit? To gain apostolic approval for his gospel message? To gain Peter’s perspective?
- 14. LAW & GRACE Things Your Calling is Not – Ivan Mesa 1. Your calling is not for you. 3
- 15. LAW & GRACE Things Your Calling is Not – Ivan Mesa 1. Your calling is not for you. 2. Your calling is not from you. 3
- 16. LAW & GRACE Things Your Calling is Not – Ivan Mesa 1. Your calling is not for you. 2. Your calling is not from you. 3. Your calling is not future tense. 3
- 17. LAW & GRACE A Study in Galatians
Hinweis der Redaktion
- This week: God’s calling
- First Point: The Gospel is not man’s gospel because no man is worthy to create it. Galatians 1:11-14 11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. 14 And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers.
- Paul’s “worthy” credentials Paul was zealous for his “ism”. Ἰουδαϊσμός/ Judaism Only occurs in Galatians 1:13 and 14
- Paul was “valedictorian” of His Torah School. Philippians 3 4bIf anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law,c blameless. 7But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.
- Second Point: Sharing the Gospel is a divine calling that requires a developed skill. Galatians 1:15-17 15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, 16 was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone; 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.
- Paul’s “set apart” calling פרושים Perushim Separated Ones
- Second Point: 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and remained with him fifteen days. 19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother. 20 (In what I am writing to you, before God, I do not lie!) 21 Then I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia. 22 And I was still unknown in person to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. 23 They only were hearing it said, “He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” 24 And they glorified God because of me.
- 3 Things Your Calling is not 1. Your calling is not for you.
- 2. Your calling is not from you.
- 3. Your calling is not future tense.