Is Christ The Minister Of Sin?
He is saying that those of you that are saying you are justified by Christ still see yourself as a sinner then there is something wrong with how you view yourself. He is not saying “if you really know Jesus you shouldn’t be a sinner”. No, he is saying in Christ, if you are still assigning sin to people then you are saying that Christ is the minister of sin. And he ends the verse with God forbid that anyone would do such a thing.
If you claim you have been justified by Christ and at the same time say you are a sinner, then you are saying it is Christ who is the minister of sin. Is that possible? Of course not. Is it possible to be justified by Christ and still call yourself a sinner? If you are justified by Christ it is impossible to be a sinner at the same time. Christ does not minister sin. He ministers justification and if you say you are justified by Him, which you are, then you cannot say you are still a sinner.
I have heard it over and over so many times that we have been saved by the Lord Jesus Christ and we are still sinners. Read this verse over again and see what it says. It is quite clear it is saying if that is what you are saying you are at the same time saying Christ ministers sin!!! These are the words of Paul as he was confronting the apostles in Jerusalem that were bringing the people back under law and he was exposing the error of what they were doing. Let’s be honest, how many people do you know that say this very thing? I know for me personally it has been exactly what I have heard in all the churches I attended.
In verse 18 Paul says if he builds again what he destroyed he makes himself a transgressor. So what is this thing Paul destroyed. He destroyed the law in his life and he says if he builds the law back up in his life he makes himself a transgressor. The Galatians were building the law back up in their lives and it was making them transgressors.
If we try to bring any law into our lives and try to follow whatever law that is, we make ourselves transgressors. It does not say God looks at us as transgressors but we make ourselves transgressors. It wasn’t even the law that was making them transgressors, it was themselves.
Verse 19 tells what we have to do to live unto God. If you are dead unto law you will live unto God. If you are still trying to live by any law or rule or regulation, then you are not only not living unto God but you are also making yourself a transgressor. Paul is really telling these people the importance of realizing we are dead to the law. Until such a time we realize we are dead to the law we will try and live up to whatever law that might be. That causes nothing but frustration and confusion in our lives.
Paul is always very clear on what he tries to put across to people and he said very specifically that he was dead to the law in verse 19. And yet we have just about every organized church telling you that we must follow the law, a law that was only given to the Jews in the first place.
I will post again on Monday.
Roy thank God Jesus Christ is minister of love and grace not sin.When you have your eyes open to truth you see things in a whole new way.There are so many books and verse in the bible that bring joy to the heart and mind instead of comdemnation like is taught in so many churchs.
Roy thanks for bring the gospel of peace instead of the gospel of bondage.
Love in Christ Dan
Thank you Dan for your comment. Galatians makes it clear Christ is not the minister of sin even though the organized church will tell you He is. They may not admit that’s what they are saying but that is what they are saying regardless.
Roy this is one of my favourites my friend.You said many things in this post Roy,But can i say this you said,He is saying that those of you that are saying you are justified by Christ still see yourself as a sinner then there is something wrong with how you view yourself.
What a statement Roy, but you are so right here.How can any body live a life of love peace and joy if they still see themselves as a sinner in the eyes of our loving Father .How can this be? The point you made here in what Paul said, makes so much sense to me. How can I or anyone for whom Christ tasted of death for,heb2v9 be a sinner in the sight of God our father.When Christ has set us completely free from the law of sin and death.The wage’s of sin was death.But Christ paid the price when he appeared at the end of the world to put away sin by his once and for sacrifice for us all.And appeared in the presence of God our Father for us to present us holy, unblameable and unreprovable in God our Fathers sight.Col chp 1
Yes Roy, too many have lost all hope through those that preach another Gospel which is no Gospel at all.I was one of them in times past.But no more thanks to the spirit of grace in Christ.
This post Roy is so rich i could speak about it all night my friend.Christ came to seek and save that which was lost.And he did.God our father was in Christ reconciling the entire world unto himself not imputing their sins against them.
The first Adam was afraid Roy, and all who came out of his loins,but thank God he kept his appointment with us and drew us all into Christ.
He is not the minister of sin against anyone.He is the Savior of the entire world.
I love this verse taken from Psalm 85v10, Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
This is what happened at the cross for us all. Let us continue to give thanks to him who is still willing to leave the 99 sheep and still go after the one he gave his life for. May this be our own hearts desire to continue his work of grace for all.
great post Roy,
your friend ,
kenneth.
Thanks Kenneth for the comment and great insight as well. I,listened to Mike teach this and it made so much sense to me. How can we say we are sinners and justified at the same time. Like the verse says…is Christ the minister of sin? No, He ministered justification, sactification, righteousness and so on. On Monday I will post something about what God wants to do in us. It is just something most of had reversed for years that the Lord is finally turning right side up…in me at least. But, you will have to wait for Monday.
Can’t wait hurry up? only kidding roy, thankyou my friend.Disks have still not come yet.
When you get a chance send them.I hope to send that wee surprise for you on monday all going well.I had a bit of trouble getting it for you.
Love ya bro,
kenneth.
Ps how can we close this time cape?
Roy, I am always thankful to God for your dedication to preaching the truths of this gospel. I will pray that many will read and understand the wisdom that is within these words you write.
I have read all the articles in your blog!!! They are my teachers and friends. Great admiration!!