As we continue to look at this story from the Old Testament and how the Apostle Paul is infusing it with a new meaning, Pastor Ford will remind us that Biblical interpretation follows a simple formula—when the literal sense makes plain sense, seek no other sense, lest you abandon common sense and end up with nonsense. Learn more when you join us for today's Treasured Truth.

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In Galatians chapter 4, Paul takes the Old Testament story about Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac and allegorizes it. On today's Treasured Truth, we’re going to dig into this passage and see what timeless truths the Apostle Paul is trying to get us to understand by giving this old story a new meaning.

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The Law and Grace don’t mix. But the Apostle Paul was having a hard time communicating that fact to the Galatian believers and convincing them it was the truth. So, he took a story from the Old Testament and allegorized it, giving it a new twist that helped them to understand. To hear Pastor Ford explain how Paul used an old story with a new meaning in his letter to the Galatians, join us for today's Treasured Truth.

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On today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain that challenges are an important part of our journey as followers of Christ. What we’ve overcome determines how far we’ve come from the place where God started to change our lives. And if we find that we’re not anywhere new, it’s probably because we have not yet overcome the challenges that God wants to use to grow us into the new creation He is making in us.

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When you join us for today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain how the Apostle Paul set an example for us when he was addressing the Galatian believers about the errors of their doctrine. Paul equated the process to the “travails of childbirth” as he struggled to help them understand. His ultimate goal was for them to see the likeness of Christ formed in them. So, following his example, we can learn from Paul as we seek to assist our own fellow believers who may have accepted false doctrines that don’t line up with the truth found in God’s Word.

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How do you reach someone with the truth of God’s Word, when they are confused about a doctrinal issue and believing an error? On today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain you must start by showing them your genuine concern for them and allowing them to sense your heart of compassion for them. If you don’t start there, then they may confuse you with the “doctrine police” and you may miss the opportunity to help them understand the truth. To learn more, join us for the next Treasured Truth.

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When you join us for today's Treasured Truth, we will consider the importance of having sound doctrine. And Pastor Ford will explain that we must be concerned about the truth of the gospel, maintaining its clarity and integrity. But we also must have a heart of compassion for others. So, to maintain our understanding of God’s truth while caring for our fellow believers, we must lovingly correct those around us who may have been duped by doctrinal error.

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On today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will remind us that we need to become intimately familiar with the truth. Why? Because there will be people who will come to us with errors in their teaching. They will come with heresy and lies. And we must be able to distinguish between the truth of God’s Word and man’s errors. Learn more about this important concept when you join us for today's Treasured Truth.

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