Legalism Denounced

Intro

1. BEWARE OF LEGALISM (2:16-17).
2. Definition of legalism - Legalism is an attempt to make oneself righteous by keeping man-made laws.

1. Description of legalism - (v. 16)

1) Food -

2) Drink -

Christian liberty

3) Religious days. "festival, new moon, or a Sabbath day" -

1. Dangersof legalism -

1) false view of _______________

2) promotes law over ______________

3) inflates ________________

4) leads to ____________________________

5) creates its own kind of ____________

6) chokes out true __________________

7) Legalism produces __________________, critical Christians

1. Defense against legalism -

1) Prohibition against judging (v. 16).

2) Shadow vs. substance (v. 17).

3) The principles of Christian liberty.

1. a) No __________________ where the Bible speaks clearly.
2. b) Must keep in mind the conscience of _________________ brethren.
3. c) Never used our liberty as an opportunity for the __________________.
4. d) ____________________ must be our guide on these matters.
5. e) Beware of making too many ____________________.

Conclusion