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Concerned heart
Paul in dealing with the churches of Galatia comes from a place of love, admonishment, correction, and concern.
In our passage tonight we will see a clear and present danger portrayed to the church then and it is easily seen in the church today and we too need to be concerned.
(Fatherly advice)
When Paul is writing to the churches of Galatia he has concerns and you can see it from the wording he uses.
He describes them as foolish (Gal3:1; Gal3:3)
They were seeking to perfect in the flesh what could only be done in the spirit (circumcision of flesh vs. spirit)
They were suffering many things in vain (Gal5:4-8)
I was going to hold off on passage from Gal5 regarding the suffering, but then thought about it and thought it would be better to bring in.
Can you see a clear and present danger here?
Had they been bewitched (Gal3:1)?
In Strong’s it shows the Greek word “baskaino” meaning to be fascinated or charmed.
Paul, as a loving father seeks to reason with them (Gal3:1-5)
His reasoning is clear, had they not seen Christ clearly portrayed as crucified?
Had they not received the Spirit by faith rather than by works?
Did not the faith come by hearing?
In today’s world there could be some of the same issues.
Might someone come and peddle a different gospel and people become bewitched through deception?
(Clear and present danger picture)
We may easily find ourselves bewitched if we are not careful for there is clearly a clear and present danger today just as there was then.
What do you see, what do you notice, what sticks out to you?
Clear and present danger
This is not a Harrison Ford movie, this is real life with a real threat, a threat to salvation.
Danger declared through scriptures:
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Jesus and John both declared about false prophets (Mt7:15; 1Jn4:1)
Paul warned about false apostles even (2Cor11:13-15)
Danger of being mislead, deceived through philosophy, etc. . .
(Col2:8)
Danger causing some to leave their faith (1Tim4:1-3)
Others turning to fables (2Tim4:3-4)
Then there is Peter’s harsh words on the subject (2Pt2:1-3)
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Jesus and John both declared about false prophets (Mt7:15; 1Jn4:1)
Briefly tell me what these false prophets look like?
To ensure we are protected against the clear and present nature we need to test every spirit.
Jesus and John both declared about false prophets (Mt7:15; 1Jn4:1)
Paul warned about false apostles even (2Cor11:13-15)
What do the false apostles look like here?
Jesus and John both declared about false prophets (Mt7:15; 1Jn4:1)
Paul warned about false apostles even (2Cor11:13-15)
Danger of being mislead, deceived through philosophy, etc. . .
(Col2:8)
What is the clear and present danger here in this passage?
- traditions of man, principles of this world
Danger causing some to leave their faith (1Tim4:1-3)
What is the clear and present danger here (v.1-3)?
- deceitful spirit, doctrines of demons, hypocrisy of liars, forbidding marriage and certain foods.
Danger causing some to leave their faith (1Tim4:1-3)
Others turning to fables (2Tim4:3-4)
So, bet you know the question now?
What is the clear and present danger here?
- leaving sound doctrine, seeking man pleasing vs. God pleasing messages, turning to myths vs the gospel of truth.
Danger causing some to leave their faith (1Tim4:1-3)
Others turning to fables (2Tim4:3-4)
Then there is Peter’s harsh words on the subject (2Pt2:1-3)
Where does the clear and present danger show up in this passage?
-among the people, among you.
What do they do?
- bring in destructive heresies, follow sensuality vs. the truth
So, with our eyes wide open and our eyes fixed on the truth it makes it harder to be bewitched or befooled doesn’t it?
Danger clearly Present: Don’t be bewitched or befooled!
Beleaguered by traditions of men
By denominationalism vs. one church
By traditions of men elevated to the level of the word of God
Assaulted by philosophies of men
Humanism, secularism, postmodernism
Humanism: relying on humanity vs. divine
Secularism: Separation of state from religious institutions
Postmodernism - general distrust of general theories and ideologies
Allured by false teachers of men
false teachers who proclaim gospel without all elements (i.e.
repentance)
Health, wealth gospel
Challenged by false doctrines of men
False doctrines like denying deity of Christ
False doctrine like evolution
And assailed by changing trends of men
Divorce made easy
Same sex marriage just to name a few of things.
I’m sure you can add many more.
This world has been bewitched and befooled, but we can have that happen to us personally too, can’t we?
The Solution
Solution, who doesn’t want to have a solution?
Here is the definition: a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Solution to a clear and present danger is portrayed and empowered so now let us look together.
Remember what has been clearly portrayed
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Jesus and Him crucified (Gal3:1)
Proclaimed by Apostles (1Cor1:23-24; 1Cor2:2)
Proclaimed in Lord’s Supper (1Cor11:26)
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Jesus and Him crucified (Gal3:1)
Jesus and Him crucified (Gal3:1)
Proclaimed by Apostles (1Cor1:23-24; 1Cor2:2)
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Jesus and Him crucified (Gal3:1)
Proclaimed by Apostles (1Cor1:23-24; 1Cor2:2)
Proclaimed in Lord’s Supper (1Cor11:26)
May we never forget Jesus was crucified for our sins.
He fulfilled the law of Moses and its works (strict adherence, etc; circumcision).
May we also remember the clear and present danger of people giving some doctrine that denies the deity and necessity of Christ and the resurrection.
May we remember there is no other gospel, no other way to be saved (Rom1:16; Gal1:8-9)
and then look what Paul says about other gospels
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