Galatians Chapter Two Galatians 2:20 (KJV) I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Principles of Justification: 1. The source of Justification: God the Father, Romans 8:33 2. The Grounds for Justification: the blood of Christ, Romans 3: The Principle of Justification: Grace, Romans 3:24 4. So the Instrument of Justification: Faith, Romans 3:28

Principles of Justification: continued 5. The Agent of Justification: The Holy Spirit, I Corinthians 6:11 6. The Evidence of Justification: Works, James 2: The Position of Justification: Union with Christ, II Corinthians 5:21

Principles of Justification: continued Summary: Justification is not the same as forgiveness Justification is not the same as a pardon Justification is not a change in God’s character or in ours Justification is the act of God that declares the sinner righteous based on the work of Christ on the Cross Justification is the Grace of God being met by our faith alone

RESULTS OF JUSTIFICATION: 1. We are made a new creation, II Corinthians 5: We are made the +R of God, II Corinthians 5:21 3. We are positionally perfect forever, Hebrews 10:14 4. We are made the fullness of Christ, Colossians 2:9-10 AND YOU CAN NOT HAVE THAT THROUGH WORKS!

Ephesians 2:14 For he (Jesus Christ) is our peace, who hath made both (Jew and Gentile) one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us.

Romans 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. PRINCIPLE At the Cross Jesus fulfilled the Law and then died to the Law. He paid the price for sin once and for all. Now, for us being in Christ means no justification by the Law and no bondage to sin Whenever we go back to the bondage of sin or the bondage of the law we are saying the Cross did not work

v 20 I live by faith in... The preposition translated in is not there. Instead it is a genitive of possession that reads in the Greek text I live by faith of the Son of God. This is one place the KJV translators got it right: I live by faith of the Son of God NOW what is the faith of the Son of God? It was a life of faith lived by trusting the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Hebrews 12:2-3 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith...

Summary of Paul’s Argument in Galatians 1-2: 1. The Judiazers who have brought the bondage of Jewish Law to the Gentile of Galatia 2. These legalists denied Paul's authority and apostleship 3. He establishes his authority in Jesus Christ 4. He tells of his relationship to the Lord, to the other apostles, and to Peter

Summary of Paul’s Argument in Galatians 1-2: 5. The intrusion of the Judiazers on the Gentile believers was resulting in four errors: a. A breaking off of fellowship between Jews and Gentiles b. The establishment of a second class of believers c. A false superiority of a select group of believers based upon works d. A rejection of the grace of God 6. And for those who push legalism upon young grace believer he gave no quarters, would not even submit to them for an hour