The Heart of the Gospel (Galatians 2:17-21)

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Summary

Today's guest preacher, Nick Parsons, continues our series in Galatians. Last week, Paul wrote to the Galatians about his rebuke of Peter. In our verses this week, Paul further explains his reason for Peter’s rebuke and the deep importance it carries.

Text

Galatians 2:17-21

17 But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! 18 For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. 19 For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.(ESV)