On September 21, 2025, Singapore Immanuel Church held its Sunday Service.
Intern Pastor Deborah preached the sermon on Galatians 3:1-9, which was entitled, “So Those Who Rely on Faith are Blessed”. The sermon expounded on what faith means. Salvation comes not through the law, works, or circumcision, but through faith in the gospel-the saving work of God through the Incarnation, the Cross, the Resurrection, and the Ascension of Christ. The Cross, in particular, was highlighted as the pivotal act that opens the way to salvation.
The preacher reminded the congregation of Paul’s warning to the Galatians: “O foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you?” This served as a caution against returning to legalism or relying on human effort rather than trusting God’s grace. It was explained that even the Galatian believers, who had received the Holy Spirit, were at risk of being led astray by false teachers who insisted on following the law for salvation.
Drawing from the example of Abraham, the preacher explained that faith means trusting God even without knowing the full outcome, living with hope in His promises, and believing in resurrection and eternal life. Abraham was counted righteous because of his faith, long before circumcision or the law, showing that righteousness is a gift of God’s grace.
The message concluded by urging believers to hold firmly to the gospel, to live by faith, and to understand that through faith, both Jews and Gentiles are united as Abraham’s spiritual descendants. The sermon reinforced that salvation is received through God’s grace, not human effort, and called the congregation to remain steadfast in faith and grace.
May God continue to lead all attendees to live by faith daily, experiencing greater works of Holy Spirit when they lay themselves down with Jesus at the Cross, and also to witness the greater blessings and promises of God that will be fulfilled.