The Gospel & The Cross John Stott: The truth is that we cannot boast in ourselves and in the cross simultaneously. If we boast in ourselves and in our ability to save ourselves, we shall never boast in the cross and in the ability of Christ crucified to save us. Galatians 6:11-18 See with what … [Read More...] Galatians 6:11-18

The Gospel & Good Deeds Harry Ironside: The spiritual man is one who sees things from God’s standpoint, therefore he cannot be insular, self-centered, indifferent to the needy souls all about him.   Galatians 6:6-10 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: … [Read More...] Galatians 6:6-10

The Gospel & Restoration Harry Ironside: Where a spirit of censoriousness prevails, or where malice and bitterness fill the heart, one may be certain that, for the time being at least, the one who manifests such a disposition has lost the sense of his debtorship to the grace of God! Galatians 6:1-5 Brothers, if anyone is … [Read More...] Galatians 6:1-5

The Gospel & The Fruit, Part 3 John Calvin: In his usual way, Paul draws an exhortation out of his doctrine. The death of the flesh is the life of the Spirit. If the Spirit of God lives in us, let him govern our actions. As the soul does not remain idle in the body, … [Read More...] Galatians 5:22-26, Part 3

The Gospel & The Fruit, Part 2 John Owen: The choicest believers who are assuredly freed from the condemning power of sin, ought yet to make it their business all their days to mortify the indwelling power of sin. The principle cause of this duty mentioned is the Spirit of Christ, the Spirit of God, … [Read More...] Galatians 5:22-26, Part 2

The Gospel & The Fruit, Part 1 Charles Haddon Spurgeon: Augustine used frequently to pray, “Lord, deliver me from that evil man, myself.” All the fire which the devil can bring from hell could do us little harm if we had not so much fuel in our nature. It is the powder in the magazine … [Read More...] Galatians 5:22-26, Part 1

The Gospel & The Flesh J.C. Ryle: It is the mark of a holy man that he is not at peace with indwelling sin, as others are. He hates it, mourns over it, and longs to be free of its company.   Galatians 5:16-21 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not … [Read More...] Galatians 5:16-21

The Gospel & The Walk John Owen: To say that we are able by our own efforts to think good thoughts or give God spiritual obedience before we are spiritually regenerate is to overthrow the gospel and the faith of the universal church in all ages. Galatians 5:13-16 For you were called to freedom, brothers. … [Read More...] Galatians 5:13-16

The Gospel & Love Martin Luther: When faith in Christ is overthrown peace and unity come to an end in the church. When the unity of the spirit has been lost there can be no agreement in doctrine or life. New errors must appear without measure and without end. Galatians 5:7-12 You were running well. … [Read More...] Galatians 5:7-12

The Gospel & Freedom John Stott: You cannot add circumcision (or anything else, for that matter) to Christ as necessary to salvation, because Christ is sufficient for salvation in Himself. If you add anything to Christ, you lose Christ. Galatians 5:1-6 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit … [Read More...] Galatians 5:1-6