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Why a new study of Galatians?
Since we continuously get pulled like a tractor beam into the gravitational pull of the flesh, we lose sight of the cross and need to rediscover the wonder, beauty, and transforming power of the gospel over and over again.
Each of us understands what itβs like to fall into the Jesus-plus trap. For example, we may profess that our standing before God as fully forgiven, perfectly accepted, and dearly loved children is based on the substitutionary life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, we functionally live as if our standing is that PLUS our own religious credentials.
This is where the message of Galatians (1) centers us theologically, (2) renews us in faith and love, (3) revives our freedom, hope, peace, and joy, and (4) motivates us as ambassadors of Jesus with a deep desire for others to come alive to the grace of God in the crucified, risen, and reigning Jesus.
Additionally, this study of Galatians is uniquely designed for small groups, complete with lesson set-up questions, an explanatory article, and creative, heart-searching, practical exercises for going deeper with personal application of the material. With the redemptive message of the cross at the center of every lesson, each study not only conveys information but leverages life transformation as believers consciously abide in the Vine of Jesus.
My friend, Jeff Norris, Senior Pastor at Perimeter Church, shares some kind words, saying,
βWhat a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to take a deeper step into the wondrous riches of the gospel of grace in the book of Galatians! I love McKayβs heart for Godβs Word and his passion to see every believer walk in the life-transforming reality of the cross as he masterfully balances in-depth study with real-life application. His wisdom and insight along the way help the reader glean the multi-faceted realities of the gospel.β
Galatians: Navigating Life in View of the Cross is part of The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series published by New Growth Press in partnership with Serge. Each book in the series examines how the gospel story is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
My deep desire is for the gospel to be the defining truth of your life.
To that end, this study helps you discover that the grace of God in Jesus is far more amazing than you ever imagined. This grace does more than declare us righteous with a new legal standing before God. It utterly transforms us, down to our core identity. Giving us a new status as forgiven, accepted, and beloved children of God, grace also sustains us and, ultimately, changes us, freeing and empowering us to live a new life in the power of the Spirit.
If you are interested but not sure if the study fits your group dynamics, feel free to download the first chapter for a test drive.
Gratefully yours, by grace alone,
McKay