Believe In Him As Our Savior

 Paul was passionate for His Lord and equally passionate that we understand and apply the truth of the whole counsel of God, but he knew that many would be tossed about by the chill winds of deceptive doctrines and that many false teachers and doctrines would enter the Church to confuse the flock, to lead astray and entice many to return to the path of legalism and worldly pursuits.
 Near the conclusion of him exposing the dangers of legalism and the glories of grace, Paul nails his whole argument on the Cross of Christ. He explains that the gospel is being distorted by the boastings of mankind who, in their pride, seek to draw other believers back under Law, which was nailed to the Cross of Christ at salvation. It is so much more acceptable for prideful people to do SOMETHING to add to Christ's work on Calvary: 'For if I keep some man-made rule,' we argue, 'what wonderful credit I will receive!'
 Because Christ fulfilled the whole Law in His life and death, the whole Law was nailed to the Cross. Because we are in Christ, the righteousness that He gained was also gained for us. We did not need to do anything to be clothed in His righteousness, except Believe In Him As Our Savior.
Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Our United Prayer:
Loving Father, thank You that Christ's work is complete and we do not have to keep the Law to please you, but simply trust and believe in You as our Savior. Thank You, in Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.