Galatians 4:21-31 The difference between believers who rested in Christ only, and those who trusted in the law, is explained by the lives of Isaac and Ishmael. These things are an example and the Spirit of God points out something further. Hagar and Sarah are examples of the new and old covenant. The heavenly Jerusalem, the true church from above, represented by Sarah, is in a state of freedom, and is the mother of all believers, who are born of the Holy Spirit.  They were by regeneration and true faith, made a part of the true seed of Abraham, according to the promise made to him.  Hagar is of the earth, always fighting for survival receiving their reward while on earth and never taking it into eternal life. A life of torment – never being good enough. So then, we are not children of the bond-woman, but of the free. We would not have found out this example in the history of Sarah and Hagar, if it had not been shown to us, and this is what was intended by the Holy Spirit

Romans 4:1-16; Gal 3:19; Deuteronomy 32:20 It is vitally important that every Christian study the life of Abraham, because one of Paul’s greatest revelations was that he was the ideal pattern for mankind’s justification with God. Paul came to understand that righteousness, and from that full justification could only come by God’s grace, through faith, apart from any of mankind’s human efforts. For Paul, Abraham was the proof of this. Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all…Romans 4:16. Not only was Abraham, the Patriarch of the Jews, declared righteous by God specifically because of his belief apart from keeping a list of commandments (Genesis 15:6), but that declaration of his righteousness and right standing with God came centuries before the Law had been given through Moses. While there were many

Bible references:  John 5:30; 6:38; Eph 6:15-16; Eph 2:1, 5 We do have problems but we shouldn't have.   It's done! Jesus died on the cross.  He rose again.   As his people we should live in victory. After the cross: He rose on 3rd day He ascended into heaven The Holy Spirit came down Romans 7:7-12 When law introduced to us we have this rebellious nature in us Law in its fullness = life Law not fulfilled = death We can't fulfill law ourselves,  we can't get there.  Christ died for us. The law was excellent.   The problem is us.  The law has been fulfilled by Christ.   He fulfilled it, not us. Romans 8:1-5 We can't live the law perfectly. The law was excellent. The cross has been done; Jesus gives us life.  He then gives us the Spirit. We can choose whether to stand on our own merits (keep every law) or stand in the Lord (grace) Your choice in life- sin or Christ. Slave of sinfulness or a slave of righteousnessness.  Our choice. Choose lawlessness

Bible Ref: John 17:4; Luke 19:10; Romans 3:23-25 Hezekiah -  the gold and silver didn't save him.  He went to Isaiah to ask for God's help.  185000+ Assyrians killed by angel.  Why did God help?  Hezekiah and Isaiah were friends of God We are a friend of God Jeremiah 31 Jesus fulfilled the Law. Ceremonial law has been fulfilled 10 commandments still applicable today.  We need to read God's Word We are not catholic we are not protestant.   We are the people of God!  If I am a friend of God he will help me because I am a friend of Him. Last words of Jesus were 'It is finished.' (Gospel of John)  (paid in full) Not only did He die He is also the fulfillment of the Law. Read Scripture.   If your idea doesn't match with scripture then your idea should be chucked out. Paid in full- all the little bits, hard bits, things we don't remember.   Jesus paid all in full. God is not interested in the detail of your life,  He is interested in your life.  It'

Bible References:  1 John 4:7-12; Matthew 26; Ps 12:1-8 What makes the times bad? World's perspective: Lack of money, education, war, no work... From God's point of view: 2 Tim 3:1 When righteousness goes times are bad; God lives in the praises of his people.  When the poor and needy are oppressed times are bad. God cares for the fatherless, and poor,  the needy. What answers do we have for such times for us?  We are called to confession and  repentance. Sort out problems with God. Sin - People who are evil; people who have evil intent & the proud. Go to God and praise him.  Worship and honour him.  Do what he says to do.  He will help us. No matter what our faults,  God is faithful. We are to love people and bring them to God.  God does the "work" in their lives. Scripture is about God and His people.  Not about God and this world;  it is a history of God and his people. Put your life into God's hands, he will look after you. Go to