The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young

Freedom In Christ: Galatians 5

Galatians Chapter 5 is so rich! Paul encourages the Galatian believers: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1)

We do not have to strive to earn our salvation. In fact, that won't even work! Paul makes it clear to the Galatian believers that it is through our FAITH IN CHRIST alone that we are saved.

We, as followers of Christ, are called to be FREE. Yet, we must be faithful not to use our freedom to indulge our flesh, but to glorify God as we serve each other in love. And we must learn to walk by the Spirit, and ask our Heavenly Father to help us to bear the fruit of the Spirit!

Let's dive into Galatians Chapter 5 together and see what we can glean from our good, good Father!

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Adoption Into God's Family: Galatians 4

When we put our faith in Christ, we are ADOPTED as sons and daughters into God's family.

This is such a powerful truth that should cause us to pause and reflect! Paul encourages believers in Galatia that they are co-heirs with Christ and will inherit the kingdom of God!! Have you ever considered what it means to be a co-heir with Christ? To be adopted by our Heavenly Father? Because this is REAL and TRUE for the BELIEVER - and should cause us to live our live here DIFFERENTLY.

Come join me as I walk through Galatians Chapter 4 and aim to glean from Paul about what it means to walk through this life as a co-heir with Christ.

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Justified By Faith: Galatians 3

Paul's overwhelming message in Galatians Chapter 3 is that God's people are justified (or made right) with God through FAITH IN CHRIST ALONE.

There is nothing we can do to earn our salvation. And so we don't have to spend our lives trying to be "good enough" or "righteous enough" to be saved. It is only through God's GRACE that salvation is possible.

Paul encourages Christ-followers that now we have been SET FREE to obey Christ - not out of legalism - but out of our great love for Him. And as we lean into this freedom, we find joy, fulfillment and sufficiency in Christ.

So let us lean in and lead lives on mission and for His glory!

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Freedom From the Law: Galatians 2

Let's jump in to Galatians chapter 2! Paul continues to defend and clarify the gospel! A faction of people have made their way into the Galatian churches who believe that circumcision is required for salvation.

Paul clarifies that it is through FAITH in CHRIST ALONE that causes a person to be saved. It is not by any "works of the law." Let us walk in the FREEDOM of this TRUTH as well. It is by our faith in Christ alone that we are saved and FREE TO LIVE for CHRIST!

Let us be intentional not to once again subject ourselves to a yoke of slavery - whether it be from the culture or our own high expectations for ourselves or our family!

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Paul's Defense of the Gospel: Galatians 1

Paul writes to clarify and defend the "truth of the Gospel" in the face of a false gospel. Paul wrote to address a theological crisis facing the Galatian churches, which were comprised of Jewish and Gentile converts.

A faction of false teachers had come into the Galatian churches teaching that Christian converts should follow the Mosaic law, including circumcision, in order to be saved. Paul desired to confirm that we are made right with God - whether Jew or Gentile - by FAITH IN CHRIST ALONE - not the works of the law of Moses. Come and listen in as we glean from Paul together! #biblestudy #galatians #gospel #grittygospel

Galatians: The Gospel of FREEDOM

The gospel of Jesus is the gospel of FREEDOM. It sets us free from slavery.

Paul, the author of Galatians, spent years in the prison of legalism. He wrote Galatians to clarify the gospel. He wanted to make sure the new believers in Galatia did not grow up subject to the bondage of religion and miss the FREEDOM in Christ entirely!

Galatians was written to CLARIFY and DEFEND the "truth of the Gospel" in the face of a false gospel. We can learn so much from Paul as he reminds us that we are FREE and teaches us to walk in that FREEDOM.

In what ways have we put ourselves in chains? And let ourselves be burdened once again by a "yoke of slavery?" We may not even be consciously aware of all the ways we buy into expectations set by others or established by the culture and heavily burden ourselves - so that we spend our days stressed with unmanageable expectations. It does not have to be this way!

I've practically mastered putting myself back into bondage with my own high expectations for each day. But I'm learning a new way and finding refreshment in Paul's encouragement...

The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young | Things No One Talks About in Miscarriage

Andrea & I share about our own miscarriages with the hope that our stories will encourage you, and help you not to feel alone if you've experienced your own loss.

We tell our stories transparently - honestly processing the initial shock, uncertainty, mourning, and deep sadness; yet, God's faithfulness and goodness are woven throughout our experiences of loss.

Miscarriages happen far more often than we realize. Statistics show that 10-20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. That’s 1 in every 5 couples.

Individuals walking through miscarriage and stillbirth need people to rally around them. The suffering is so unique and different, and it's oftentimes silent suffering.

When you experience the loss of a preborn child, you wrestle with so many questions. What happens now? How long does it take to pass the baby? How do you know when you’ve miscarried? Is it painful? Do you bury your miscarried child? Should I feel so sad, angry, depressed?

Listen in as we discuss the answers to these questions and more. And for those who have not personally experienced miscarriage, but desire to walk alongside those enduring it, we discuss how to care for and respond to individuals walking through miscarriage.

Finally, we share of God’s goodness in several of the beautiful lessons we’ve learned through our own miscarriages. We have forever been changed.

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Homeschooling A Large Family Got You Stressed?!

As homeschool moms, we manage a lot - meals, groceries, laundry, teaching our kids, evaluating curriculum, extracurriculars, loving our husbands, etc! Let's be real. IT IS A LOT. But don't let the stress of a new year cause you anxiety!

As the new school year begins, let's evaluate five areas to help us live simply, with less stress, greater intentionality and a renewed sense of purpose in Christ!

Let's discuss: how we can be better stewards of our time and money? Where can we say no to commitments and activities that add more stress than value to our lives? Let's establish our priorities and aim to live by them!

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