Freedom in Christ-5(2)
Freedom in Christ-5(2) TITLE: Living by Faith, Not by Law TEXT: Galatians 3:1-14 TONE: Warning TARGET: Believers TASK: To warn believers of the danger of reverting to the law after receiving the grace of God through Faith in Christ. TEACH: Noah’s faith is first demonstrated when God decides to judge the earth with a flood due to its widespread wickedness. God instructs Noah to build an ark, specifying its dimensions and materials (Gen. 6:13-14). Despite the unprecedented nature of the command, Noah obediently builds the ark as God commanded (Gen. 6:22). This act of faith involves significant work, likely over many years and is carried out despite any ridicule or disbelief from those around him. Noah’s faithfulness results in the preservation of his family and animal species (Gen. 7:23). He and his family are saved from the flood because of his faith, which produced obedience. After the flood, Noah worships God through sacrifice and God establishes a covenant with ...