Galatians 2:6, 7

Faith is often described as a refining fire—intense but purifying. Malachi 3:3 portrays God as a refiner who removes impurities to strengthen His people. Trials test commitment and shape unshakable loyalty. Jesus calls believers to deny themselves and take up their cross, a devotion that goes beyond words. In Daniel 3:17–18, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego demonstrate steadfast faith, declaring they would not bow, even if God did not deliver them from the fire. True faith remains loyal in the flames, trusting God completely, regardless of the outcome.

This plan will explore what the letter of Galatians teaches us in four major areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

Are you caught up in doing good deeds, but missing the gospel of faith? Are you feeling discouraged by faith based in works? Paul addresses this exact issue in Galatians and explores the foundational truth of the freedom of faith in Jesus Christ. Galatians offers a celebration of the freedom of grace and re-centers your focus on the law of love in God in three parts: the gospel of grace defined, the gospel of grace examined and the gospel of grace applied. 

Would you consider yourself a "people person" or more of a "loner?" Engaging in a community comes more easily to some than others, but one thing is for sure: God created us to live in community with one another, to need and help each other, and to fellowship together. Learn how being active in a godly community benefits you spiritually, emotionally and practically.