Liberated By Faith – Liberated by Faith: A Study of Galatians – Part 7 – Dr. Charles Stanley

In today’s message, Charles Stanley guides us through a deep look into Galatians 3, focusing on the profound freedom provided to us through Jesus Christ. As believers, we are liberated from old laws and burdens, set free to embrace the life God intends for us, experiencing joy and fulfillment in our faith journey. Let’s explore the core of Paul’s teachings in these verses, reminding us that our liberation is secured by faith alone.

We’ll review the first five verses of Galatians 3, a continuation of last week’s focus on verses 18-21, where Paul powerfully declares that he has been “crucified with Christ.” This evening, we delve further into his teaching that it is faith—not the law—that liberates us.

Throughout this chapter, Paul stresses the theme of faith repeatedly, signaling its importance. He addresses the Judaizers in the early Christian community in Antioch, who argued that believers needed to keep the law to be saved. Yet Paul counters this, stating that salvation isn’t achieved by law but by faith in Christ.

In Galatians 3:1-5, Paul challenges the Galatians with a pointed question: did they receive the Spirit through law or by hearing and believing in faith? He admonishes them for falling into confusion, wondering how they could be “bewitched” by such teaching after having witnessed the power of Christ’s crucifixion firsthand.

Paul underscores that their initial faith experience came not by adhering to the law but by trusting in God. His rhetorical questions reinforce that their salvation, growth, and even miracles among them were works of the Spirit achieved by faith, not by keeping the law.

This passage prompts each of us to reflect: is our spiritual growth based on faith in Christ or on trying to live up to religious standards? Paul’s message is clear—our freedom and growth are rooted in trusting God, not in legalistic efforts. Let this be a reminder that true liberation and the fullness of Christian life are realized through unwavering faith.