Hindered Theologically

Gal 5:7-13

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Gal 5:7-13 NAS

7     You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?

8     This persuasion {did} not {come} from Him who calls you.

9     A little leaven leavens the whole lump {of dough.}

10   I have confidence in you in the Lord, that you will adopt no other view; but the one who is disturbing you shall bear his judgment, whoever he is.

11   But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then the stumbling block of the cross has been abolished.

12   Would that those who are troubling you would even mutilate themselves. (NAS)

Gal 5:7-13 KJV

7Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?

8This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.

9A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.

10I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.

11And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.

12I would they were even cut off which trouble you. KJV

Introduction

False doctrine needs to be confronted. In this text Paul does.

1. What Is Known About

Being Hindered Theologically. v 7-10 a

       7 You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth? 8 This persuasion {did} not {come} from Him who calls you. 9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump {of dough.} 10 I have confidence in you in the Lord, that you will adopt no other view;

A.   Hindering . . Causes Diversion from the Truth. v 7

7 You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?

B.   Hindering . . Comes from Satan. v 8

8 This persuasion {did} not {come} from Him who calls you.

C.   Hindering . . Colors everything. v 9

9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump {of dough.}

Ryrie Vs. 5:9 False teaching in one area can easily lead to defection in more areas, in this case affecting the doctrines of grace.

D.   Hindering . . Cultivate Confidence. v 10 a

10    I have confidence in you in the Lord, that you will adopt no other view;

E.   Hindering . . Conceives Judgement.. v 10 b

        “ . . . but the one who is disturbing you shall bear his judgment,

Illustration

On one occasion I could see a preacher boy of mine but he did not know I was present. He was responding positively to the strong preaching of God’s Word, and I was pleased. It bolstered my confidence in him.

2. What Is Not Known About

Being Hindered Theologically. v 10 c-11

       10 “. . . whoever he is. 11 But I, brethren, if I still preach

circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then the stumbling block of the cross has been abolished.

A.   The . . Pilot of this Hindering is not Known. v 10 c

“. . . whoever he is.

B.   The . . Paradox of the Hindering Is Not Known. v 11

       11 But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then the stumbling block of the cross has been abolished.

paradox. 3. An assertion that is essentially self-  contradictory, though

        based on a valid deduction from acceptable premises.

       1.    The Paradox of . . Preaching. v 11 a

              But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I

              still persecuted?

       2.    The Paradox of . . Persecution. v 11 b

              “. . . why am I still persecuted?

       3.    The Paradox of . . Pride. v 11 c

“. . . Then the stumbling block of the cross has been abolished.

Ryrie Vs. 5:11 the stumbling block of the cross. That a man can be saved only by faith is an offense to his pride.

Illustration  WHAT WE BELIEVE

A seeker asked a Christian: "Say, what do you believe about God?"

"I believe what my church believes," said the Christian.

"And what does your CHURCH believe?" asked the seeker.

"My church believes what I believe," said the Christian.

"And what do you AND your church believe?" asked the seeker.

"Why, we both believe the same thing!" said the Christian.

Application

What Is Not Known About

Being Hindered Theologically. v 10 c-11

3. What Is Wished for

Those Hindering Theologically. v 12

       12 Would that those who are troubling you would even mutilate themselves.

A.   The . . Designation of the Wish. v 12 a

       “Would that those who are troubling. . .”

B.   The . . Description of the Wish. V 12 b

       “. . . you would even mutilate themselves.”

Ryrie Vs. 5:12 Paul suggests, sarcastically, that if the Judaizers are so interested in circumcision they should go the whole way and castrate (mutilate) themselves as some pagan priests of the day did.

Illustration  False Doctrine:

There is a Jesus Seminar composed of 100 so-called scholars... various groups throughout the United States. They meet, as I understand it, twice a year. Recently, that group made an announcement: that in the opinions of these scholars, Jesus never promised to return to earth... will not return to earth... and never indicated that He might. "How am I supposed to react to a statement like that?" you ask. I'll tell you exactly how. All they are saying is that God is this universe can't communicate accurately. . And if He can't you and I are up the creek without a paddle... and so are they! That's all it means!

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