Classic Christianity – Forgiven Forever – Part 2 – 10-13-26
~ But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God. ~ Galatians 4:4-7
Bob George’s central argument is that the law can reveal sin, but it cannot make people righteous. He points to Jesus’ teachings about anger and insults to emphasize that wrongdoing is not limited to outward actions; it also involves the heart. He also discusses Paul’s teaching that commandments can stir up the very desires they prohibit, rather than provide the power to overcome them.
Bob criticizes legalism and self-effort, arguing that strict rules and religious regulations cannot transform a person’s inner life. Trying to meet an ever-rising standard, he says, creates a cycle of striving and failure. In his view, the law condemns rather than provides a way to earn acceptance with God.… Click to Read More And Follow Along With The Message






