Old Testament Faith

Old Testament Faith

October 29, 2011

Larry R Evans

(Notes with answers to be added on Friday, Oct. 28)

Introduction

Paul had an experience to share. The one-time-persecutor had a major life change. It impacted him personally so deeply that the boldness he once had for persecuting remained just as strong as he shared the grounds for his new life. The problem he faced now was with those who believed as he once did. He understood their perspective, however, and his writings to the Galatians reveal answers he no doubt found from his own study and reflection. One thing was clear. He would not tolerate compromise on the essence of the gospel. He rediscovered his own theological roots in Abraham. What he once used to justify his thinking now had grown to mean just the opposite. He had no time for anything that took away from the all sufficient ransom price that Christ paid for each of us. He was amazed at how easily some had forgotten what they had once known. The pressure from peers was compromising the powerful message of the gospel and Paul felt he had to write. He did so in chapter 3 of Galatians by showing that the gospel he was sharing was anchored in the Old Testament—notably in the experience of Abraham.

Reflective Quiz

1. When it comes to “knowing” spiritual truth it is the “once known always known as long as one doesn’t stop knowing” principle. Gal. 3:1-5 True or False?

2. The more good one does the more likely it is that person will go to heaven. Gal. 3:6-8 True or False?

3. The strong position Paul took regarding the gospel came from the Gospel according to Mark. Gal. 3:6-8 True or False?

4. The born again Christian need not study the Old Testament because we now have the New Testament. Gal 3:6-8 True or False?

5. True Christians do what is right not in order to become Christians but because they are Christians. Gal. 3:11 True or False?

6. To make a promise to do something for God’s so that He will do something for us in return is legalism. Gal 3:17,18. True or False?

7. Paul’s call to ministry was a partial fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham. Gen. 12:1-3 True or False?

8. Abraham’s obedience established his relationship with God. Gen. 12:1-3; Heb. 11:17-19. True or False?

9. God doe not require us to promise obedience before He can fulfill His promises. Gen. 12:1-3; 22; Gal 1:7; 3:6-11. True or False?

10. To correct the error of the Jewish teaching that obedience saves, Paul interjects a correction by saying that we are saved by obedience plus faith. Gal. 3:10; Eph. 2:8-10 True or False?

11. Christ was cursed by God. Deut. 21:23; 1 Pet. 2:24; 2 Cor. 5:21. True or False?


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