Bayview Bible Chapel

Dr. McMath, an Old Testament scholar and lifelong Moody professor, teaches seldom-taught truths from a seldom-taught book.

In the most personal part of his letter, Paul gives a model for how to love people who disappoint us. | Galatians 4:12-20

Why do we return to the slavery of sin? Paul tells us. | Galatians 4:8-11

Paul says in Galatians 4:7 that Christians are God's heirs. But what does that mean? What do Christians actually inherit? And how should it impact their life here on Earth? Find out. | Galatians 4:7

Some call the Holy Spirit the "forgotten God" but Paul associates the Spirit with the faithful life twice in Galatians 3 (vs. 5, 14) and associates the Spirit as a byproduct of God's adoption in Galatians 4:6. We take a look at the role of the Holy Spirit in God's adoption of believers. | Galatians 4:6 Cross References ____________________________________ Genesis 41:38; Daniel 4:8; Jeremiah 31:33; Romans 8:9; Romans 8:13-14; Jude 19; Exodus 31:3; 35:31; Neh. 9:20; John 16:8; John 16:13; Romans 8:26; 1 Cor. 2:11-12; Ezekiel 36:26-28; Romans 8:15-17; John 14:16-17; 1 Cor. 6:19; Rom. 8:23; 2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13-14; Eph. 4:30.

Last week we looked at the reasons for Galatians 4:4. Today we looked at the implications of Galatians 4:4. | Galatians 4:4

This passage tackles the central truth of the Bible. Paul describes the entire Bible in one verse. | Galatians 4:1-7

How should Christians interact with people who are different? | Galatians 3:28-29

Most Christians fall into one of two traps: legalism, or apathy. What does a truly faithful life look like? Paul explains in Galatians 3:27

For weeks we've looked at the "constellation" of Paul's teaching on the law--one start at a time. Today we finish that constellation by seeing how the law functions as our chaperone... to bring us to Christ.

The Law is not in opposition to the Gospel. | Galatians 3:21-22

Paul interrupts his teaching on the Law to remind the Galatians that God is one. Find out how the Law reflects the oneness of God. Galatians 3:20

Even though the law can't save us, and we were slaves to the law in our sin, the Law was given for a good purpose. Find out that purpose. Gal. 3:19

What is the role of the law in the Christian life? What is the basis of God's salvation? Find out. Gal. 3:15-18

What makes someone a true Christian? Baptism? A sinners prayer? Spiritual fruit? Or something in between. Paul defines the mark of a valid believer. Gal. 3:4-7

It seems all Christians stand on the edge of two extremes: legalism, or hypocrisy. What is the role of sin in the Christian life and should Christians be comfortable with it? Gal. 2:17-18

How can someone be right before God? What does it mean to be justified? Paul explains. Gal. 2:15-16

Do you have to be a republican before being a Christian? Do you have to be straight? Or sober? What are the markers of true Christianity? Find out. Galatians 2:1-10

What did Paul do after he got saved? His actions speak louder than words, and they provide a model for how we should exercise our faith. Galatians 1:16-24

Salvation is not a result of your discovery, but of God's revelation. Gal. 1:11-16

What are you a slave to? Yes, you're a slave to something! Find out why true faith in God looks like choosing to please God in every facet of life. Gal. 1:10

God can only be known through His Word. So why do we turn to so many other things to know God? Check out this survey of how even "angels" tried to bring a different Gospel other than the Bible's to connect people with God. Galatians 1:8-9

Are you actually following what you claim your faith is in? Or are you living according to something other than what you first trusted in when you received God's grace. Gal. 1:6-7

Everyone wants peace, not everyone wants grace. You can't have one from God without the other. Find out what real biblical grace is all about, and how to receive it.

Why did God write the Bible in letters? Who were the Galatians and why did Paul write to them? Find out. Gal. 1:2; Acts 13-14

What makes Christianity authentic? Answer: Christ as the authority. Find out how Paul authenticates his message to the Galatians by resting on the authority of Jesus. Gal. 1:1

What does it mean to be an apostle? And how does Galatians fit into God's plan to fix a broken world? Find out. Gal. 1:1

Genesis began in a Garden and ended in a coffin. It started with a man and finished with a mummy. Joseph gives instructions for his burial that anticipates God's promises. We should do the same. Gen. 50:22-26

How do we handle broken relationships? How do we deal with people who've wronged us? Joseph shows us the way. Genesis 49:28-50:15-20

We always have a tendency to make it about ourselves, don't we? Even in our walk with God, we think of it in terms of "our" walk. But believers need to be reminded that beginning to end, this is God's show. Genesis 48:1-22

Genealogies are boring... or so we think. Find out why the genealogy of the family of Israel holds massive implications for salvation, spiritual growth, and understanding the Bible. (Genesis 46:8-27)

When Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, they thought he was going to kill him. Instead, he provided for them. Find out why. Genesis 45:1-15

How do we respond to sin? By responding in kind or by humbling ourselves? Judah and Joseph show us by example. Genesis 43:16-45:1

God saves through substitution. He provided a substitute to Adam, then, Abraham, and now to Israel... all part of His plan to provide the great Substitute for us. Gen. 42:36-43:15

There are always consequences of sin--even if years in advance--even for people who were never involved. Find out why. Gen. 42:1-28

How God's people respond to blessings is as important as how they respond to suffering. See how Joseph remained faithful to God even in the midst of good things happening to him. Gen. 37-57

Truth and life both come from God. It's no coincidence that the two trees of the Garden were the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge. Find how God used Joseph to remind pagans that truth and life comes from Him only. Genesis 41:1-45

Why does God bring suffering to those who do good?

Joseph did the right thing... and ended up in jail. Why does God let the righteous suffer and the evil prosper? Hint: it has to with His plan being bigger than yours. Gen. 39:1-20

It's easy for Christians to focus on everyone else's problems but their own. In the story of Joseph, God includes this story of Judah as a reminder of just how broken His people really are. Gen. 38:11-30

A low view of sex always involves a low view of people--and vice versa. Find out why. Gen. 38:1-10

We like to talk about love--but not hate. Most are unwilling to admit that they feel hate in their heart towards people, choosing instead to label it "righteous anger" or "frustration" or "annoyance." Learn why hate is a serious sin that always hinders God's plan. Gen. 37:12-36

Sometimes Christians want to avoid the "big" sins (adultery, crime, etc.) but lose focus on the "small" sins that can fester in the heart over long periods of time (arrogance, bitterness, manipulation). See how small ignored sins result in big problems. Gen. 37:1-11

There are certain parts of the Bible that seem less important than others. You know, the passages you skip that are full of long lists and confusing rules. Genesis 36 can seem that way. But, when understood in context of God's greater plan, no verse in Scripture is unimportant. It's all God-breathed. Gen. 35:22-36:42

It's sometimes easy to forget that Christianity is a religion about a King--not just a shepherd, not just a teacher, but a Ruler who will reign. Are you ready? Gen. 35:9-29

When Jacob left the Promised Land, it was by fear and not faith. Now that he's returning to the Promised Land, it's a different story. Are you a Christian that's living like you're leaving or going to God's Kingdom? Genesis 35:1-8

Anger or apathy... how do you respond to a sinful world? Christians tend to fall to one of two extremes. Find out why God wants us to reject apathy and anger towards sin and instead pursue love for the lost. Genesis 34:1-30

Salvation doesn't just bring redemption, it also brings reconciliation. Find out why Christianity means more than just forgiveness, but leads to restored relationships. Gen. 33:1-20

Many of us know how it feels to fight against God, but what about when God fights for us? Gen. 32:24-32

Do you have a past focused faith or a future focused faith? Christians should have both. Find out why. Gen. 31-32:23

Who's God is bigger? Isaac's or Laban's? Find out. Genesis 31:17-35