'Did Paul really mean that? Episode 6 - Salvation Anxiety (Galatians)' by Owen Lynch - July 12 2020

What does it mean to have faith in God? In this talk, Owen Lynch looks at the apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians and how he guided them to depend on faith instead of religious law. Christians enjoy the freedom this brings, but sometimes worry about losing their status with God if they doubt or don't know the right thing to believe. There is good news, though, if we discover what Paul really meant by "faith" and how we can depend on God's faithfulness.

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Questions for reflection

1. Do you suffer from salvation anxiety?

2. Can you identify with Mother Theresa’s feelings of God’s absence in your life?

3. How would you describe your faith in God?

4. What difference does the unconditional grace and love of God for you make to your mental and emotional health?

References

• E.P. Sanders - A very short introduction to Paul

• Lane McGaughy - The Authentic Letters of Paul

• N.T. Wright - Paul: Fresh perspectives

• R. Alan Cole - Galatians - Tyndale New Testament Commentaries

• Steve Chalke - The Lost Message of Paul