Life in the Spirit (Gal. 5:16-End)

Paul’s stern challenge in Galatians 1-2 is an important one that is needed today. Is it possible that that church has become so enamored with the things of this world that it has forsaken the gospel? What does Paul mean when he says we need an alien righteousness? What can we learn from this today? […]

We are continuing our series on the Book of Galatians. As we delve into this serious section, we see a church that was forsaking the gospel. What can the church today learn from Paul’s interaction with this church? Join us as we look at the second chapter and how the Apostle Paul dealt with the […]

The doctrine of justification is the main subject of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. And as he argues, it’s not merely one doctrine among many, but rather one of the crucial components of the Christian Gospel. In fact, Luther argued that justification by faith alone is the article upon which the Church stands or falls.

What is the Gospel? How can I have a relationship with a Holy God? What happens if I die with unconfessed sin? On this episode of White Horse in our hosts Michael Horton, Rod Rosenbladt, and Tim Brewer discuss the distinction between the Law and the Gospel from Galatians 3:15-25.

What does it mean when the Apostle Paul says to the church of Galatia that they are all one in Christ? How does Christ bring together people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds? What does Baptism have to do with Church unity and Christian Identity? On this episode of White Horse Inn our Hosts […]

In this world we are born estranged to God, separated from his gracious presence. Scripture describes our natural state as bondage and slavery. How can one be reconciled with God? How can we experience liberation from sin? How can we know a gracious God? On this episode of White Horse Inn Kim Riddlebarger, Rod Rosenbladt […]

How should we understand the relationship between the Church and Israel? To whom does the promise to Abraham apply? On this episode of White Horse Inn our hosts Michael Horton, Kim Riddlebarger, and Rod Rosenbladt explain the meaning of Paul’s allegory in Galatians 4:21-31.

Often in Evangelical bible believing churches well-meaning Christians place a great concern on morality. Usually this morality has very little to do with God’s law and is placed upon others as a way to gain God’s favor. On this episode of White Horse Inn our Hosts Michael Horton, Rod Rosenbladt, and Kim Riddlebarger explain Galatians […]

As we come to an end of our discussion on the Book of Galatians, we will look at the last chapter and see how Paul outlines the Christian life. How does he relate the Law to the Christian life? What place does it have? Is there such a thing as legalism? What is it and […]

As we conclude our series through Galatians, we will take a look at the major peaks of this book. Join us this week on White Horse Inn as we summarize the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ summarized in this important epistle.

Meditating upon the Law of the Lord leads us to prayer. The goal is that as you meditate, the Spirit brings conviction, thanks, praise, or some other reality up into your heart. It is with these realities in mind that you then approach God directly in prayer. In this sense, prayer is truly conversation with God, and there is much to discuss. We talk to God directly concerning the things upon which we have reflected.

Sanctification isn’t effortless. The act of dying to sin implies spiritual battle and life-long war against sin. Living unto righteousness implies costly, intensive labor that daily says “no” to sin and “yes” to Christlikeness. So what do we do when we fail yet again? How can we overcome feelings of failure, defeat, and self-loathing when we sin?

What if the discomfort we’ve avoided—the very trial we’ve begged God to remove—is the instrument our loving Father is using to bring us to completion, the place where lasting joy is found?

Kyle Strobel joins Michael Horton to discuss different views of spiritual formation, how pastors and theologians from church history have approached this topic, and why seasons of desolation (spiritual dryness) are meant for our good, not punishment.