(19 th ) Paul asked the Galatians; “did you receive the Spirit by observing the law or by believing what you heard?” what is the answer? And today is that still true?

Gal.3:2 – the question. Repeats Gal.3:5 Gal.3:3-4, Extensive argument that receiving the Spirit is through faith, not an observance of the law. 3:26-29, 4:6-7

(20 th ) What does Paul say is the only thing that counts?

Gal.5:6; 6:15 “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.” “For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.”

(21 st ) The council that met at Jerusalem was to decide what troubling question? Was the answer well received?

Acts 15:1-2 The question – the need to be circumcised in order to be saved. Acts 15:6 - the gathering Acts 15:7-11- Peter’s address Acts 15:12 – Paul n Barnabas 15:13-21 – James gives decision “No!”

(22 nd ) From what you have read, what is some of the content of the “message” that was being preached?

17:3 – the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. Jesus is the Christ 17:7 Jesus was King (accusations) 17:18 good news Jesus and resurrection. 17:24-34 concepts of a creator God, man as His offspring, idols are not gods and fact of resurrection.

18:6 Jesus is Christ 18:8 baptism. 1Thes.1:2-4 the evidence of Gospel content – work produced by faith, labor prompted by love, endurance inspired by hope in the Lord Jesus Christ.

(23 rd ) If you were to make a list of things Paul had told them and was reviewing, what would be on the list?

2;3-4 - trials, persecution 4:1 - live in order to please God 4:3 – be sanctified, avoid sexual immorality 4:4-5 learn to control body, not in passionate lust

4:6 – remember God punishes those who abuse neighbors in that way. 4:7 – called to be holy 4:8 – God is the giver of the Holy Spirit 4:9-10 Love each other 4:11 – lead quiet lives 4:11 – mind own business 4:11-12 – work wit your hands 4:13-18 End Times info

(24 th ) In Ephesus Paul found some believers, about a dozen, to whom he asked a question, what question and why ask it?

Acts 19:2 - the question (1) the setting 19:2b - the answer “what Spirit” 19:3 - 2 nd question “what baptism?” 19:3b – answer “John’s” 19:4-7 the solution – baptize in Jesus name, lay hands on – receive Spirit

(25 th ) So what does Paul say about the “Spirit”?

1Cor.1:6-7 – message confirmed – no lack of Spiritual gift 1Cor.2:5 – Spirits power 1Cor.2:10-16 – the Spirit teaches, reveals, is from God, Spiritual truths, words and discernment 1Cor.3:16 – God’s temple, Spirit lives in