Pastor Joby, Pastor Jonathan Vinke, and Pastor Matt Carter discuss true freedom in submission to God, the significance of circumcision and miracles as signs, the futility of striving for perfection in keeping the law, consequences of the Jesus Plus Doctrine, the offense of the cross, and embracing God's grace in an engaging and deep conversation.
True freedom is found in submission to God as the ultimate authority.
Adding requirements to Jesus' sacrifice diminishes His grace and significance.
Embracing Jesus' grace leads to freedom from legalistic expectations and a deeper relationship with Him.
Deep dives
Jesus Christ invites all to find rest and grace in Him
Jesus Christ is the source of rest and grace for all those burdened by the law. By accepting Him, individuals are freed from the obligation of following the entire law for justification. His grace and forgiveness are sufficient, and coming to Him means finding peace and renewal.
The danger of straying from grace by adding to Jesus' sacrifice
Attempting to supplement Jesus' sacrifice with additional requirements like circumcision diminishes the power of His blood and elevates human efforts in salvation. This false belief leads one away from the core message of grace and robs the sacrificial act of Jesus of its full significance.
Discovering true freedom in submission to Jesus and His teachings
True freedom is found in recognizing Jesus' sacrifice as complete and sufficient, allowing individuals to submit to His teachings and find rest in Him. By acknowledging the grace freely given, the burden of legalistic expectations is lifted, leading to a lightness and peace in abiding in Christ.
The transformative power of grace and forgiveness in Christ
Embracing grace and forgiveness in Christ represents a transformative journey from self-reliance and legalism to a profound connection with God's unmerited favor. Being severed from Christ by relying on the law signifies a departure from the liberating grace that Christ offers, emphasizing the need to return to Him for salvation.
The invitation to find peace and freedom in Jesus' teachings
Jesus extends an invitation to find peace and freedom by turning to Him instead of self-efforts or legalistic practices. Coming to Jesus involves aligning one's heart and mind with His teachings, experiencing a restful and peaceful relationship grounded in grace and love.
True freedom is not found in doing whatever you want to do. True freedom is found in submission to an ultimate authority- God. The ultimate authority that is always good, loves you and wants what is best for you.
In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Pastor Matt Carter, dig deeper into Galatians 5:1-15 and unpack what Paul meant when he said, "For freedom Christ has set us free."
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Have you ever wanted to dig deeper into a message and develop a deeper relationship with God? Together with special guests, Pastor Joby Martin takes a deep dive into the sermon each week. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
To find out more about how God is moving at Eleven22, go to coe22.com
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