Taking Off Legalism and Putting On Freedom
Romans 3:28 · May 12, 2022
In this video, Pastor Robert Furrow of Calvary Church discusses the topic of legalism and freedom in Christ. He emphasizes that salvation is a gift of grace and not earned through works, but that faith should lead to good works. He also warns against legalism and encourages standing fast in the liberty of Christ. The video includes references to various Bible verses to support these points.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:02 We are not saved by works
01:09 Romans 3:28 - Salvation is a gift, we are saved by grace without works
01:34 Galatians 3:24 - The law was a mirror that we would look into and see that we had problems
01:58 Ephesians 2:8-9 - By grace we have been saved through faith
02:33 James 2:17-18 - When you have faith, works follow
03:50 1 John 2:4 - Evidence of not fully committing to Christ
04:12 We have freedom in Christ
04:42 Galatians 5:1 - Stand fast in your liberty
05:09 2 Corinthians 3:17 - We have freedom that comes in Christ
05:24 John 8:36 - We are not to use our freedom as an opportunity for sin
05:38 Galatians 5:13 - Works are good and they reveal that we have truly been changed
06:10 Avoid legalism
06:16 James 2:10 - Keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all
06:52 Romans 11:6 - Grace is free, undeserved favor
07:27 Galatians 3:10-11 - The just shall live by faith
08:07 Philippians 3:2-8 - What things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ
09:53 John 17:3 - We may know the one true God, and the Son whom He sent
10:15 Philippians 3:8-11 - Faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith
