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Fulfillment of the Law in Christ: Understanding Galatians and Ephesians

Explore the journey from the Mosaic Law to the fulfillment in Christ, contrasting works of the flesh with spiritual fruits. Unpack the themes of reconciliation in Ephesians and the believer's identity in Christ. Delve into the historical context to understand Paul's purpose in writing these letters.

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Fulfillment of the Law in Christ: Understanding Galatians and Ephesians

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  1. New Testament BCM 103 Dr. Dave MathewsonGordon College/Denver Seminary

  2. The Law in History necessary step=Judaizers Promise to → (Mosaic Law) → Fulfillment Abraham temporary role in Christ

  3. Works of Flesh versus Spirit • Works of the flesh / fruit of Spirit Why? Gal. 5:16ff • 1) Are Christians free from all law? No bound by love, must walk in New Covenant Spirit (Jer. 31) law written on hearts • 2) Still contrasting the law and Spirit; law can’t overcome works of flesh—no power; but the Spirit does

  4. Response to Law • What is our response to Mosaic law? Gal. 5:18– law’s temporary role • Law brought to fulfillment in Christ (fruits of Spirit are things law pointing to) • How has the law been fulfilled in Christ? (Matt. 5:17f) Law pointing to Christ (goal)

  5. Response to the law • What’s in any given law what’s its true intention and how does it apply today as an expression of God’s will? • Lev. 19:27-28—tattooes, trimming hair, what is intention of this law? • Avoiding practices of pagan religions is the point (not cutting hair) • Parapet around roof  protecting neighbors, in what ways can I embody it’s intention

  6. The People of God Adam Abraham (Israel) Jesus Us

  7. Intro. to Ephesians • Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon= Prison epistles • Where is he in prison? Rome (common)? Ephesus? Caesarea? etc. Fact is he is in prison • “Ephesians” is a misnomer

  8. Intro. to Ephesians • What seems to be the theme of this letter? • Why is Paul writing this (purpose)? • What seems to be the theme of this letter? • Complete reconciliation of all in Christ • Eph. 1:9f summary of book

  9. Ephesians

  10. The Plan of Ephesians • Chaps 1-3: Indicative (already) • Paul discusses who we are in Christ • Chaps 4-6: Imperative (not yet) • Commands how God’s people are to live and respond in light of 1-3

  11. Intro. to Ephesians • Why did Paul write Ephesians (purpose)? Harder than Galatians to determine • Paul’s purpose seen in the transition from chs. 1-3 and 4-6 • Eph. 4:1 encourage Christians to live a life worthy of who they are in Christ

  12. Intro. to Ephesians • Is there some false teaching or problem that caused Paul to write it? • Lot of power language; 1:19, 21; 3:7 • Clinton Arnold: Paul addressing situation of magic, spiritual demonic beings controlled the world, magic helped control that • Paul showing you don’t have to fear these power, Jesus is true power

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