Monthly Archives: March 2014

Sonship!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his … Continue reading →

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“Abraham’s Seed”

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. Now … Continue reading →

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An Everyday Example

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. The promises were spoken to Abraham … Continue reading →

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Paul Applies His Story

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? … Continue reading →

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Paul and Peter

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

 When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Story Continues…

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach … Continue reading →

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Paul Shares his Story

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today’s Text: Galatians 1:11-24 Here in the second part of Galatians 1, Paul shares his personal story, and in doing so, I see a twofold purpose. First, he wants to make it clear to the Galatians that he is a … Continue reading →

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Who do we serve?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia: Grace and peace to you from God … Continue reading →

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Based on a True Story: Epilogue

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

A little over a week ago, I posted a two-part tale called “Based on a True Story.”  If you missed them, here are the links: Part 1 Part 2 Yesterday, I filled in for a friend, and taught his class … Continue reading →

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Spring is Coming… Isn’t It?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

Outside my window as I write this, I can see the tree branches heavy with fresh snow, and faintly I hear the birds chirping merrily.  Once again, our Nation’s Capital is closed down, buried under a foot or so of … Continue reading →

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