Christ, the Law, Sin and Righteousness in 4 verses! - Galatians 2:17-21

There’s some complicated argument here as Paul supports verse 16 - that we are justified by faith in Christ. See if you can follow the logic yourself before reading on!

So…verse 17 is saying that facing up to our sinfulness and confessing sin and believing in Christ is not promoting sin. In fact, what really promotes sin is rebuilding the law which I destroyed or died to (18-19). Peter was doing this when he sought to reintroduce the law (not eating with Gentiles) after previously giving up on such cleanliness laws (14). The law in fact requires us to move from it to Christ (20). Christ died and brought righteousness rather than sin (20-21). So we must contend for Christ, his death, faith alone and grace! We must ‘not set aside the grace of God’.

1. After reading today’s passage, what’s one thing you can praise God for? What does it prompt you to ask Him for in prayer?

2. J & R: Pray for strength and focus amid uncertainty in their country. Ask that they would cling to God’s love and Jesus’ saving power.

3. Give thanks for all who heard the gospel during Good News Week. Pray that God's word would not return empty.