We resume our journey through Galatians as Paul reveals fascinating details from his past and the way God’s good news of grace through faith in Jesus Christ radically redefined Paul’s past life for God’s ultimate glory.

Scripture Reference

Galatians 1: 10-24

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God’s Grace Redefines Our Past for God’s Glory

1. God’s Grace Redefines Your Past
   1. We all have a past – some good, some terrible
   2. The Good News of Jesus Christ redefines our past (2 Corinthians 5: 17-19)
   3. Paul’s past was totally redefined by God’s grace (verse 13 & 1 Timothy 1: 15-17; verse 14 & Philippians 3: 4-9)
2. God is Glorified by Our Redefinition
   1. And when we live authentically and use our past as a tool to connect, comfort, or confront, God is glorified (verses 23-24)
   2. What’s in your past that God can use?
3. Live for God’s Approval
   1. Paul preached for God’s approval alone (verses 11-12, 15-21)
   2. You can’t live for both man’s approval and God’s, so choose! (verse 10)