The Messenger & The Message Part 1 | Galatians 1:13-24 | Richard Caldwell

Scripture

• Galatians 1:13–24

About this sermon

In this sermon on Galatians 1:13-24, Pastor Richard Caldwell examines the Apostle Paul's powerful defense of the Gospel. Paul details his former life in Judaism to demonstrate a critical truth: The Gospel is not a human invention; it is a divine revelation. Paul’s testimony serves as a historical and theological anchor. Before Christ conquered him, Paul was not seeking a new religion; he was a zealous persecutor of the Church, advancing in Judaism beyond his peers. His radical transformation from a violent aggressor to a preacher of the faith can only be explained by the sovereign intervention of God. Key truths covered in this sermon: The Divine Origin of the Gospel: The message of salvation is not according to man, nor was it taught to Paul by man. Paul’s Former Life: A look at Paul’s "anastrophē" (way of life) as a persecutor of the Church and his zeal for ancestral traditions. The Power of God: How God saves sinners who are spiritually blind and hostile toward Him. Sovereign Grace: Salvation is not the result of human seeking, but of God revealing His Son. This exposition affirms that the Gospel is God’s exclusive and unchangeable message for the salvation of sinners. It is the power of God to those who believe. Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24 Series: Galatians (Part 5) Speaker: Pastor Richard Caldwell #Galatians #RichardCaldwell #FoundersBaptistChurch #ReformedTheology #ExpositoryPreaching #Gospel #ApostlePaul #SovereignGrace #BiblicalTruth