Legalism confuses people and makes them believe that their relationship with God is based on how well they play by the rules. God doesn't want this kind of relationship with us. In this course, we will clear up the confusion. God wants a relationship with us based on the saving message of the gospel!
BIBLE STUDY ON Salvation by Faith or works
Legalism is based on the premise that we must earn God’s love and acceptance. This is not true. We begin our course by examining Galatians 3:1-14.
BibLE study ON the Church in Ephesus
It is prideful thinking that causes us to want credit for our own salvation. We may at times feel like we chose to follow Jesus. But, in fact, it is Jesus who chose us. We’ll learn more about being called out of darkness in this lesson.
BIBLE STUDY ON King David and Nathan
We’ll learn from 2 Samuel 12:1-13 about when it’s the appropriate time to share the gospel and when the law.
BibLE study ON Simon the Pharisee
What motivates us? In this lesson, we’ll learn that Sanctified Living is Gospel Motivated not Law Motivated as we study Luke 7:36-50.
BIBLE STUDY ON The Parable of the Prodigal son
How often do we spend time with people who are very different from ourselves? In this lesson, we’ll learn lessons on Legalism from the Parable of the Lost Son.
BibLE study ON Jesus and the Pharisees
What would motivate Jesus to use harsh words against a group of people? In this lesson, we’ll learn how Jesus corrected the legalists of his day who had a misunderstanding of Scripture.
BIBLE STUDY ON Old Testament laws today
Are church groups who follow Old Testament laws right? Is following the laws written in Scripture how God intends for us to live today? Are Christians who follow Legalism better Christians? In this lesson, we’ll answer these questions and more.
BibLE study ON Tempting the weaker brother
Many churches that practice legalism create additional rules that are not biblical. Let’s learn why this practice is harmful for believers.
BIBLE STUDY ON the rich man and lazarus
In this lesson, you’ll learn about the promises that God makes to us and keeps as well as promises he does not make.