Liberating Grace Part 2
(Fighting for Freedom)

What is Legalism?
At its core it is an abandonment of grace for law.

Godly Zeal (Freedom) Freedom in Christ Displays Grace

Faithful in Worship

Strong in Truth

Dedicated to Holiness

Ungodly Zeal (Legalism)
Legalism Distracts from Grace

Distracted Grace is divisive, destructive and deadly.

How to Spot Legalism

It distorts and disturbs through heresy.
("Whispers to the weak")

It enslaves through harassment.
("Meeting of the minds")

It lies and deceives through hypocrisy.
("Hypocrisy in the highest")

Victorious Living

Keep standing on your freedom in Christ.
Always seek the face of God (not the approval of man).
Refuse to go back into bondage (you can't eat just one chip).
Strive for holiness - admit when you fall.

ANSWERS

The Slave Loses Liberty

The Debtor Loses Wealth

The Runner Loses Direction

Grace Fulfills the Law

Grace Overcomes the Flesh

Grace Produces Fruit