Broken Strings

This powerful message takes us deep into Galatians chapter 3, where Paul confronts believers who knew the truth but were being deceived into thinking they needed something more than Christ alone. We're challenged to examine a profound question: Have we been 'tripped up' by voices telling us that faith in Jesus isn't quite enough? The concept of being 'justified' becomes crystal clear—we are completely covered by the blood of Christ, with nothing we can do to earn or lose this salvation. Yet here's the tension: while we're fully justified through faith alone, we often pull down the very passions and desires we nailed to the cross, trying to define ourselves by our own efforts rather than His finished work. The message draws a powerful parallel to Abraham, who believed God before he fully understood, and was counted righteous because of that faith. We're reminded that the Holy Spirit dwelling in us is the ultimate gift, yet we sometimes chase after other spiritual experiences while neglecting the transformative power already within us. The call is urgent and clear: in a world with countless versions of truth, we must unify around the reality that Christ is King, that we are citizens of heaven, and that our identity comes solely from Him—not from our performance, our holiness, or our religious activities.