'But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?'

This message considers: 1) what Christian Liberty does and does not mean; 2) activities and objectives that entangle and ensnare us; 3) that Christ's church has only two symbolic actions (ordinances); and 4) The visible evidence of true faith (love) and its forms.

How easily we slip, as believers, into living without consideration of all that we do. In the Apostle's call to vigilance, we review the 'departments' of life needing close attention, and the seeking of God's will in the major decisions of life.

How important it is to review our stewardship of time! The 'redeeming' word is highly significant, because we buy it back from harmful thoughts and actions to positive and spiritual use. Here are the biblical steps for the sanctified use of time.

'And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.'

How earnestly Paul pleads with the Galatians to leave the Judaisers! He urges, warns and reasons - the features of true preaching. How strenuously he evangelised and taught despite his own infirmity! We see his persistence, patience and prayerfulness in securing Christ's reign in their hearts.

Christ redeemed all who trust in Him, and the Holy Spirit applies salvation to them. The Spirit is sent from on high to every true child of God to reside in the 'heart'. Here are the results and evidences of His presence. Do we have them?

Paul here focuses on the coming of Christ, and we consider why the timing was chosen by God, the love that sent Christ into the world, the obedience of Christ to the law, His redeeming work, and the privilege of adoption as sons and daughters.

Who is the 'seed' of Abraham to whom the promises of salvation were given? Saved people from all lands (many not being descendants of Abraham) are the outcome. Christ primarily is the seed, and the redeemed are His by adoption. Here is the key to so much.

'God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.'