Crucified with Christ | Pastor Maurice Genwright | Galatians

Crucified with Christ | Pastor Maurice Genwright | Galatians 2:11-21
Welcome to SCC Eastfield! In today’s message, Pastor Maurice unpacks Galatians 2:11-21, where Paul confronts Peter and reminds us that we are justified by faith alone-not by works or external religious expectations. Too often, we try to present a spiritual fake ID-using our performance, traditions, or rule-keeping to gain access to God’s favor. But in Christ, we already belong. The Gospel gives us a new identity that’s real, permanent, and fully accepted by God.
✨ Key Themes:
✅ The Danger of Hypocrisy-How even strong leaders like Peter fell into the trap of seeking approval from others instead of standing firm in grace.
✅ Grace Over Legalism-Our righteousness isn’t earned through rules or religious performance; it’s a gift from Christ.
✅ Unity in the Gospel-We must refuse to let cultural or non-essential differences divide us as believers.
✅ Living in Our True Identity-When we surrender to Christ, we are crucified with Him and raised into a new life, transformed by His Spirit.
📖 Scripture Highlights:
📌 Galatians 2:11-21 - Paul rebukes Peter for withdrawing from Gentiles out of fear, emphasizing that justification comes by faith, not the law.
📌 Acts 10:9-16, 28 - Peter’s vision from God, revealing that no one is unclean and that salvation is for both Jews and Gentiles.
📌 Ephesians 2:8-9 - Salvation is a gift of grace through faith, not by works, so no one can boast.
📌 Romans 14:1 - We must not judge others based on non-essential convictions.
📌 Questions to Reflect On:
1️⃣ Are you holding onto a ‘fake ID’-trying to earn God’s love through performance or rule-following?
2️⃣ Are you unintentionally creating barriers for others to experience the freedom of the Gospel?
3️⃣ How can you walk in the confidence of your true identity in Christ and extend grace to others?
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