The Law and the Gospel
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Galatians 3:10-29
The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
10 For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11 Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” 12 But the law is not of faith, rather “The one who does them shall live by them.” 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— 14 so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.
The Law and the Promise
15 To give a human example, brothers: even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified. 16 Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ. 17 This is what I mean: the law, which came 430 years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to make the promise void. 18 For if the inheritance comes by the law, it no longer comes by promise; but God gave it to Abraham by a promise.
19 Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made, and it was put in place through angels by an intermediary. 20 Now an intermediary implies more than one, but God is one.
21 Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. 22 But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
23 Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. 24 So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, 26 for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.
This week at French Camp Presbyterian Church
Today:
Today - 10:00am - Combined Sunday School with Guests Tim & Pamela Bolding
11:00am - Worship
No Evening Service
Wednesday:
6:00pm - Prayer Meeting
Friday:
5:30am - Men’s Bible Study @ Welcome Center
Next Sunday:
10:00am - Combined Sunday School with Pastor Alex
(No Children/Youth Classes)
Life of the Church
Flowers for the month of March are sponsored by Jenni Morgan in honor of her mother, Peggy Cockrell.
Sunday Evening Fellowship Supper Tonight, 5:30pm: We will have a meal in the LSB provided by the church, followed by FCA Senior Megan White who will share her testimony and Erin Ulerich who will speak and lead us in a time of prayer for the crisis in Ukraine.
Sunday School March 13 & 20 (Spring Break): Everyone is invited to a combined class for all ages. (No children and youth classes.)
Tim & Pamela Bolding Next Sunday, 10:00am in the LSB: Join us to hear about Tim & Pamela’s multi-faceted community outreach at the Neighborhood Christian Center in Decatur, AL where they have served as Co-Directors since 2006. The NCC ministers to their community by providing clothes, food, job training, prison ministry and more. The Boldings worked at FCA for 6 years prior to joining the NCC full-time and they are Joy Hosket’s parents.
Thank you from Mary Faith Phillips: “Thanks to everyone for your Cards and Presence last Sunday in celebration for my 90th!!! It was a delightful and fun day!!!!! I am very grateful for your friendships and expressions of love!!!”
Baby Shower Brunch for Abby Effler & Baby Zeke (Ezekiel Martin Effler) on Saturday, March 26, 10:00am at the Memphis Guest House. Abby is registered at Babylist.com.
Gifts for Kim & Luke: Kayton Hosket Barnes is planning to send a package to our missionaries, Kim and Luke, with baby clothes and other special requests from Kim. If you would like to make a donation towards this gift of love from friends back home, contact Kayton. She will handle all the purchasing and mailing details.
A Huge Thank You to Kevin O’Brien who has worked diligently to bring our worship services online and provide audio-visual technical assistance in a variety of settings! Kevin is stepping aside from this responsibility the end of March, so pray with us for just the right person to coordinate this important ministry of our church and work with those currently serving on the technology team. Speak with Alex Coblentz if you can help.
Volunteer Help Needed in Education Building: Now that work on the floors has been completed, a thorough cleaning and some touch up painting is needed. Any volunteers? Work can be done anytime that fits your schedule.
Save the Date - Mission Conference April 3-4: This year’s Mission Conference speaker will be Dr. George Murray, former President, and Chancellor of Columbia International University. He will speak Sunday morning, Sunday evening and Monday evening. SS classes will have missionary guests and there will be an international dinner Sunday evening.
Nursery Volunteers Needed for March 13 and March 20
The Shorter Catechism
Q. 16. Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first disobedience?
Since the covenant of life was made with Adam for his descendants as well as for himself, all mankind descending from him in the ordinary manner, sinned in him, and fell with him in his first transgression.
Q. 17. Into what state did the fall bring mankind?
The fall brought mankind into a state of sin and misery.
