Thematic Bible: Liberty being threatened by legalism


Thematic Bible



Therefore in the liberty which Christ has freed us, stand ye, and be not again held in the yoke of servitude. Behold, I Paul say to you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. And again to any man circumcised, I testify, that he is debtor to do the whole law. read more.
Ye were neglected from Christ, whoever are justified in the law; ye have fallen from grace. For we in spirit by faith expect the hope of justice. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision has any power, nor uncircumcision; but faith being energetic through love. Ye were running well; who hindered you not to obey the truth? The confidence not from him calling you. A little leaven leavens the whole mixture. I have trusted to you in the Lord, that ye will have nothing different in mind; and he troubling you shall bear judgment, whoever he be. And I, brethren, if I yet proclaim circumcision, why am I. yet driven out? therefore the offence of the cross is left unemployed. I would also they shall be cut off who having risen up against you. For ye were called to liberty brethren; only not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but through love serve ye one another.