2. Faith, the Central Theme Galatians chapter two

3. Galatians 2:19-20- I died, have been crucified with Christ For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:19-20 ESV)

4. Galatians 2:19-20- I died, have been crucified with Christ We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. (Romans 6:6 ESV) So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. (Romans 6:11 ESV)

5. Galatians 2:19-20- I died, have been crucified with Christ But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. (Romans 13:14 ESV) Must be careful not to put to sleep instead of to death

6. Galatians 2:19-20- It is no longer I Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Cor. 5:17 ESV) We make a mistake in continuing to try to be an old creature NEW husband NEW wife NEW child NEW student NEW employee NEW worker Since I’m NEW, Jesus has a NEW work for me, Eph. 2:10

7. Galatians 2:19-20- Christ lives in me Ephesians 3:14-19 Paul prayed for three things To be strengthened with power in the inner man That Christ would indwell their hearts through faith That they would understand and be filled with the love of Christ For Christ to LIVE in us takes POWER FAITH & LOVE

8. Galatians 2:19-20- The life I now live in the flesh Physically ALIVE Serving, ministering, teaching, reaching, seeking good for others Spiritually alive Joined to God, reconciled, in fellowship Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.(Romans 5:1 ESV)

9. Galatians 2:19-20- I live by faith …for we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Cor. 5:7 ESV) Not personally led by signals from God, not simply doing his own will, yet not without direction In sacrifices In travels In teachings In attitude

10. Galatians 2:19-20- Faith in the Son of God, who loved and delivered up Himself Evidence of His care is manifested in His sacrifice Up to us to believe, trust, depend on, listen and receive Him Faith in Jesus Christ is central to the Christians WHOLE life