Galatians 3; Verses 10-14; Living by Faith

(Galatians 3:10-14) "For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

(Now Abraham used as the prior example. Let's put it this way: If Abraham listens to God, but then justifies himself because what he did and what He did for God. Like "looky what I did." That is counted as self-righteousness. No He was justified by listening to the Lord and His response in faith i.e. what the Lord told Him to do there forth. Like putting the cart before the horse doing all the work by yourself, and also for yourself).

Under the law = Overseer.

Works = That which one is employed to do.

What this does of course makes the cross null and void, the rejection of the savior and needing to be saved. Christ fulfilled the law, and fulfilled it by not sinning. Therefore, when serving Him naturally we do the same. Counted as righteousness. Just as Abraham's response in faith. Then His works came such as the following through in the sacrifice of Isaac. In an example, to show us the cross (with the Heathens around this was their practice, i.e. the abortion of the day). The Lord did in sacrificing Christ (Himself) in the flesh would HE would not let men do.

That is the character of the Lord. Not as some foolish atheists who want to charge God with murder then let man off the hook. But that is what happens when your full of hate. That is their form of self-justification in not becoming responsible and accountable for their actions.

11But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

(Clear as day, clear as a bell. Perfect harmony. As James put it in the book of James, simple logic. The greater force (the cause of energy) acts upon the smaller force then work in perfect concordance (synergy), to achieve greater results. Now that's a relationship, a team).

12And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

(If one says they have faith, it's automatic the works will be there. The works of the law. We certainly do try and keep the law for Christ, but we do not serve the law, nor self-justify ourselves by the law. That is the slicing difference).

13Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree (wood from the Greek):

(The cross = The Lord acting and calling out just as He did Abraham. Then our response. Hence grace through faith. Going to the cross in heart and mind as Christ did it physically for us. Picking up our cross and walking. Just as Abraham walked with God, and vice versa).

(Genesis 17:1) "And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me (the word actually means all sides), and be thou perfect."

Here is an amazing analogy. The word perfect means complete as in whole, as Abraham was 99 years old here. The Lord is counting age, but He is no longer counting sin and sin against you after belief/repentance--blotted out!


(Luke 15:7) "I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance."

(Luke 5:31-32) "And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.

32I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
(Christ is also make this contrast because of the foolish pharisees who always counted every sickness under the sun as sin. You must be guilty of some sin, they thought and said).

To Galatians 3:14, finishing up this study,

14That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit (Holy Spirit) through faith."

(The blessing through Abraham. Father of Hebrews (not jews). Therefore, gentile (ethnos) here would mean anyone not of Hebrew heritage physically. The purpose? For them to come to know the Lord. As Israel job was and is to get the Gospel and the Word of God out to all nations. Making Disciples of all nations (ethnos).

Amen †

Matthew 19; Verses 13-15; Jesus Christ Open/Saving Arms

(Matthew 19:13-15) "Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

Few verses, but as always much to see. I never like to combine a study or a subject. So we'll look at the rich man in the next study.

(Because of the multitudes of the crowd. Just as we would see a "celebrity" have the area roped off, or the like. The disciples were trying to be that rope, we see that because what lead up to it, and Christ did not rebuke the disciples here. No trick or treating here. Notice something important. God is not busy or too busy for anyone to call on Him that come. Always with open arms. Once again, "Jesus did not hang with sinners." If you want Him there, He will be there. If you do not, He will not. All coming from our very heart. Also, why I like to say Christians have the heart of a child--at least we all have faint memory of that fun, but the mind of a great, great, great, grandparent. lol ok.

All kidding aside a great balance. Able to make sound rational wise decisions (through life experience, learned the hard way, hence coming to as a child), but yet keep it light where it needs be in life, having fun. Luke 7:31-35 a great look).

14But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

A child of course will talk up their parents (just as a new/babe Christian begins to and does), out of the mouth of babes thou has perfected praise. Totally dependent by instinctual intuitiveness. In this way we can learn a lot from children in this most rational thinking. Also, as been over before little children do not hold grudges, revenge, etc. Maybe mad for a temporary moment, then all forgiven. As they want to spend time together playing, having fun. Therefore, the learning continues without the roadblock of unforgiveness, revenge, grudge, out of spite, all adding up to the nasty word, bitter.

But one must be careful. Where else do we see the like for different motives? EVIL motives. Where they want to keep Jesus Christ from the kids. and the kids from Jesus Christ in their mental manipulation plots to do evil. like the pharisees.

See this is where righteous judgment, and not being a confusion maker pyschobabbler who judges by familiarity flesh/the physical (in itself here) who never repented. There are of course organizations who do this, and say they are protecting kids. Yes, we have huge problems with those who say who are you to judge, but make double-standard condemning judgment, by what they make up. We just went over true marriage. So we see how pharisees (in beliefs to actions) operate. Wanting the destruction of the very basics in life. From the ground up in family, and the correct gender God created a person.

How hard is this? Taught on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 7. That one is not to condemn through their opinions from beliefs, but right from wrong according to God's standards. Done, by, in, through, The Holy Spirit. So that can begin today or continue to be far away from The LORD. Up to them.

These type want to keep Jesus Christ from the kids (where condemnation ends), but Jesus has open arms, while they are tying to cover them. So they will be kept from the kingdom of Heaven. The immeasurable pride in the heart of one who wants to try and stand in front of the way of God Himself, their very own creator. satan's workers, satan's little helpers. Simple that can end at belief and repentance, whole mind change to what grieves God beginning at idolatry. That flesh self-worship, while worshiping the things of the world over Him). Conclusion:

This is why we ask people questions in their reasoning (seeking to understand first). Then make righteous judgment accordingly, as Jesus Christ did. Over and over He asked what is so and so reasoning in consideration of topic at hand.

Let's take a look in referenced above...

(Matthew 21:15-16) "And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased (seething heathen here),

16And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise"?

(Christ is going from Psalm 2 and others here. by King David himself. But they reject Jesus Christ, therefore they reject King David, silliness. What happens when one does not make righteous judgment. But judging the person. The way of the double to multiple standards). One again, Jesus is calling them to answer from actual Scripture, while claiming God).

Reference: Luke 18:16-18 "But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."

Back to Matthew 18,

15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence."

(Sign of healing, taking in, and then approval. Going one's way in peace with Jesus Christ with them).