Sufficient Self's Bible Study Group

[Rebbetzin]

What stands out this morning to me in Chapter three, is V 19-25

The law is for "lawbreakers" or as my translation says "transgressors."

Without the Torah, we would not know how the Holy One expects us to live.

Knowing what is expected of us, the"guidelines for life" gives us a sense of security. It is not where we find our salvation, but it keeps us on the path, and gives us the remedy for when we stray off the path, and the knowledge of how to remain on that path.

Just a sidebar here..

T'orah or Torah, translated most places as "law", can be translated as "That which brings light"

And I like that concept better. Because it is written.

Psalm 119:105

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.

How wonderful are the Scriptures! They have survived all these thousands of years to bring each generation, (to those that will diligently search through them), life and liberty no matter what type of politica/social system that is in power over them at the time.

 

[Wannabefree]

I made time!!!! I DO NOT like missing bible study, but had to hit the ground running full out this morning I like verses 24&25 particularly because it tells the purpose of the law. I like the explanation that Paul gives here about the law leading us to Christ, but we are justified by our faith. I also like the explanation for the meaning of the seed of Abraham. This is some of my favorite passages in the bible

Now I gotta go get some more chores done...such a long day already!! I feel so blessed today, not only did my friend give me a deer, but he also gave me a quart of honey he extracted himself, and I have time to get a bit of studying in because my other buddy is helping process my deer! She's a bigun too

God Bless peeps!!!!!!!!

 

[FarmerJamie]

Good Morning, I'm new here....a special person directed me to this thread.

I'll try not to be in the way or slow you down- most of my online time is in the evenings after the kiddos pack it in for the night, so I will be more of a "lurker".

On vacation right now - had a little free time today, so I thought I'd check this out.

Thanks in advance for your support.

 

[Wannabefree]

Good Morning, I'm new here....a special person directed me to this thread.

I'll try not to be in the way or slow you down- most of my online time is in the evenings after the kiddos pack it in for the night, so I will be more of a "lurker".

On vacation right now - had a little free time today, so I thought I'd check this out.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Welcome Jamie!!!!!!!!!! Glad you came buddy! We are studying the book of Galatians by going through a chapter per day, if you are interested in following along with us. We are currently on Chapter 3 for today, and may take a couple days off for the Holy Days because everyone is SWAMPED with massive "to do" lists Hope to see you back in here. This is a great site, you'll love it

 

[BarredBuff]

Good Morning, I'm new here....a special person directed me to this thread.

I'll try not to be in the way or slow you down- most of my online time is in the evenings after the kiddos pack it in for the night, so I will be more of a "lurker".

On vacation right now - had a little free time today, so I thought I'd check this out.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Welcome Jamie!! We are so glad to see a new person in our study! Lurkers are most definitely welcome. As Wannabefree said we are doing Galatians. We are reading chapter 3 today, but Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday we will be on break. Since everyone is busy right now. But starting again monday we will pick up with chapter 4. Thank you for stopping by.

Now I am going to go read chapter 3 and I will comeback and post!!

 

[BarredBuff]

This is my favorite chapter thus far! I loved verses 26 thru 29. All are equal under the eye of God.

26You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29If you belong to Christ, then you are Abrahams seed, and heirs according to the promise.

So does this mean God loves Jew and Gentile equally?

7Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham.

So this means that since we believe that Christ is the savior we are the descendants of Abraham?

From what I have been reading I see that Paul was sent to Galatia because they were bringing the Jewish Laws back, right?

 

[Wannabefree]

BB yes we are all equal, and yes we are all desendants of Abraham if we believe. It think by descendant or son God is meaning spiritual descendant rather than biologically speaking. If we are of the same spirit as Abraham, and trust in the LORD, then we are sons/descendants, and through that same spirit, descendants of Christ as well. Well at least that is my opinion

 

[BarredBuff]

BB yes we are all equal, and yes we are all desendants of Abraham if we believe. It think by descendant or son God is meaning spiritual descendant rather than biologically speaking. If we are of the same spirit as Abraham, and trust in the LORD, then we are sons/descendants, and through that same spirit, descendants of Christ as well. Well at least that is my opinion

That seems pretty good to me. I am so glad I got to start this thread!! Glory to God in the highest!!!!

 

[savingdogs]

Good Morning, I'm new here....a special person directed me to this thread.

I'll try not to be in the way or slow you down- most of my online time is in the evenings after the kiddos pack it in for the night, so I will be more of a "lurker".

On vacation right now - had a little free time today, so I thought I'd check this out.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Hi Farmer Jamie, I guess I'm a "lurker" too....why does that sound like a stalker or something?

I'm new to Bible study so don't feel ready to comment yet, but they have encouraged me anyways!

 

[Wannabefree]

Good Morning, I'm new here....a special person directed me to this thread.

I'll try not to be in the way or slow you down- most of my online time is in the evenings after the kiddos pack it in for the night, so I will be more of a "lurker".

On vacation right now - had a little free time today, so I thought I'd check this out.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Hi Farmer Jamie, I guess I'm a "lurker" too....why does that sound like a stalker or something?

I'm new to Bible study so don't feel ready to comment yet, but they have encouraged me anyways!

You lurkers are so sweet!!