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Approval in Christ Outweighs Human Approval
It is easy to turn our faith into a checklist: attend church, read Scripture, pray, volunteer, give, and behave as we should. Jada Edwards, who is leading our online Bible study, warns that this checklist of things we should do — even things like tithing — is not the gospel
But when we use them to prove our worth, we practice “checkbox Christianity,” trying to earn what Jesus has already given.
Galatians 3:13 declares, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.” Jesus did not merely carry our curse; he became the curse we deserved. He knew our mistakes, weakness, and future failure, yet chose the cross—and chose us.
That truth changes how we live. We no longer obey God to purchase acceptance. We obey because we are accepted. We do not serve to impress God or people. We serve because grace has freed us to love. Our disciplines become responses of gratitude rather than measurements of righteousness.
Stop checking boxes to convince yourself that you belong. Place your faith in Christ, receive his grace, and let the Holy Spirit finish the work he began.
I hope you will join our Galatians Bible Study on Zoom tonight, Thursday, September 24, at 7:00 PM. Find the login information and study guide at gbaathens.org. Come discover why Christ’s approval outweighs every human opinion. Until then, blessings, peace, and love.
The book of Galatians is a passionate letter explaining what it really looks like to be a follower of Jesus Christ and how our freedom in him is certain. It's a letter that many of us urgently need to hear.
In this Bible Study, Jada Edwards teaches the importance of knowing that you are wholly and fully accepted in Christ, by Christ, and through Christ. From your birth, God has called and chosen you—and now:
·Because of God's authority, we don't need to seek the acceptance of man.
Because of God's approval, we aren't insecure or intimidated.
Because of God's freedom, we don't need to self-sabotage in order to cope.
Because of God's restoration, we can bring healing and restoration to others.
As Jada walks you through Galatians, you'll see how the Apostle Paul delivers his very passionate and urgent assurance, helping you understand that once you place faith in Jesus, you are transformed. You are made new. You are forever part of the family of God. You are fully accepted, and you are free.