ONE BOAST

Pastor Jeff continued our study of the book of Galatians, focusing on the iconic symbol of the cross. Paul, despite being known by some as “the second founder of Christianity”, said that his identity and reason for being was a direct result of the cross. While he was highly educated, rarely did he discuss his own accomplishments. He explains this in Galatians 6:14, writing, "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world". Our first need and only boast should be the cross because when Jesus died we were “redeemed” from our sins of yesterday, today, and forever. Also, the cross is the origin of our spiritual healing or wholeness and right standing with God. 1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore out sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” Therefore, we bear witness with the timeless hymn “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” that says, “I will not boast in anything, No gifts, no power, no wisdom. But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection."