In this teaching on Galatians 3, Pastor Courage Molina contrasts law-keeping with faith in Christ and shows why the gospel frees us from spiritual performance. Using Abraham’s story as Paul did, she explains how righteousness has always come by faith, long before the law existed. You’ll reflect on your own experience of the Holy Spirit as living proof of grace, reconsider the role of the law as a guardian (not a savior), and confront subtle ways we still try to earn God’s approval through behavior modification and “doing for God.” The episode closes with a powerful pastoral invitation to trade the identity of “servant striving to prove worth” for “daughter secure in the Father’s love,” even when obedience includes seasons of suffering.
Who this episode is for:
Women weary of spiritual hustle and checklist Christianity
Bible students seeking clarity on law vs. grace
Leaders and volunteers who serve faithfully but feel unseen, burnt out, or anxious about “doing enough”
Key takeaways
Salvation comes through faith alone in Christ, not law-keeping, effort, or moral performance.
Your reception of the Holy Spirit is experiential evidence of grace, not wages earned.
The law functions as a guardian to point us to Christ; it cannot justify or transform hearts.
In Christ, distinctions fall away, we share equal standing and access to His promises.
Your first calling is to be with God; identity as a daughter anchors obedience and joy.
Suffering can accompany calling, but security in Christ reframes the cost and sustains faithfulness.
Join our weekly virtual Bible study every Saturday (9:00 AM EST). Download the Bold Faith Church app for community, prayer, and replays. Consider the She Knows the Word Collective to deepen your daily Bible practice—and this week, ask the Lord to reveal where you’re striving for approval instead of resting in His grace.
