Hi! My name is Glen.

Preaching the Gospel

via Cross-shaped Law

8 There is no doubt that the law is good if a

person uses it properly. 9 But the law was not

designed to preoccupy righteous people but as

a redemptive tool for rebellious, ungodly,

sinful, unholy and profane people. It is for

father-killers, mother-killers and murderers in

general.

10 It is for those who are sexually immoral,

homosexual, slave traders, liars, perjurers and

for everything else that fails to produce well-

being 11 that is consistent with the gospel

entrusted to me by our glorious and blessed

God. 12 I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord,

who has given me strength and considered me

worthy to be appointed to serve him.

13 I was previously a blasphemer and an

arrogant persecutor of his people. I was

shown mercy because of my ignorance and

unbelief. 14 The grace of God overflowed

toward me, as did the faith and love that

comes from Christ Jesus.

15 This is a trustworthy statement deserving

full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the

world to save sinners, and I am the worst

sinner of all. 16 I was shown mercy so that I

would be a prime example of the great

patience of Jesus toward even the worst of

sinners so that others would be encouraged to

believe in him and receive eternal life.

17 To the king of the ages, immortal, invisible,

to God alone be honour and glory forever and

ever, amen.

8 There is no doubt that the law is good if a

person uses it properly. 9 But the law was not

designed to preoccupy righteous people but as

a redemptive tool for rebellious, ungodly,

sinful, unholy and profane people. It is for

father-killers, mother-killers and murderers in

general.

Two Views on the Law

10 It is for those who are sexually immoral,

homosexual, slave traders, liars, perjurers and

for everything else that fails to produce well-

being 11 that is consistent with the gospel

entrusted to me by our glorious and blessed

God. 12 I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord,

who has given me strength and considered me

worthy to be appointed to serve him.

Using the Law properly.

Gal 3:9 Why, then, was the law given at all?

It was added because of transgressions

until the Seed to whom the promise

referred had come.

Gal 5:14 For the entire law is fulfilled in

keeping this one command: “Love your

neighbor as yourself.”

15 This is a trustworthy statement deserving

full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the

world to save sinners, and I am the worst

sinner of all. 16 I was shown mercy so that I

would be a prime example of the great

patience of Jesus toward even the worst of

sinners so that others would be encouraged to

believe in him and receive eternal life.

I am the Chief.

17 To the king of the ages, immortal, invisible,

to God alone be honour and glory forever and

ever, amen.

Taking Action..• What is your plan?

• What rules to you need to be free from?

• Who do you need to stop judging?

• Who can you trust him to reach?