Galatians 5

There is no doubt that it is impossible to be saved from an eternal judgement of conscious torment for all eternity without a repentant faith in Jesus. We all tend to want to get things done ourselves and we don't place value on anything that is just handed to us free and without obligation. It's the American way right? Wrong, it's the human way! Here in Galatians 5 Paul warns us not to take for granted the free gift of salvation by resorting to our own religious or humanistic efforts.

Paul confirms that this faith we have prompts change in us. This is how I can tell if someone is truly a disciple of Christ, I see the changes and transformation brought about by the Holy Spirit in their opinion, action, thoughts and most of all service. You can tell that someone has really got it when life no longer revolves around themselves and life revolves around serving others. 

No matter what I read in the bible I find that the point always is Jesus. That is the freedom we are searching for, the freedom of Jesus. 

Pastor Patrick