{"id":66,"date":"2008-01-24T17:59:10","date_gmt":"2008-01-24T23:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ministryofgrace.org\/blog\/index.php\/2008\/01\/24\/galatians-55-eager-anticipation\/"},"modified":"2008-01-24T17:59:10","modified_gmt":"2008-01-24T23:59:10","slug":"galatians-55-eager-anticipation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ministryofgrace.org\/test\/galatians-55-eager-anticipation\/","title":{"rendered":"Galatians 5:5 – Eager Anticipation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ministry<\/p>\n

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Galatians 5:5<\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.<\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Truth to Learn<\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike those who think they can earn their righteousness, we eagerly wait for the day of our complete righteousness.<\/p>\n

Behind the Words<\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cEagerly<\/span> wait<\/span> for<\/span>\u201d is translated from the Greek word apekdechomai<\/span><\/em>, which is a compound word made up of apo<\/span><\/em>, used as an intensifier and ekdechomai<\/span><\/em>, which means \u201cto expect something\u201d or \u201cto look for.\u201d Hence, this word refers to one who is waiting to receive something with intense expectation.<\/p>\n

The word translated \u201chope<\/span>\u201d is elpis<\/span><\/em>, which refers to \u201cthe desire of some good, with full expectation of receiving it.\u201d It is not, as the English word implies, something that is uncertain but hoped for. It refers to something that is fully expected.<\/p>\n

We can clearly see through the use of apekdechomai<\/span><\/em> and elpis<\/span><\/em> that Paul is talking about something that is certainly going to happen and is clearly expected.<\/p>\n

The words \u201cby<\/span> faith<\/span>\u201d at the end of the verse, describe \u201ceagerly<\/span> wait<\/span> for<\/span>,\u201d not \u201chope<\/span> of<\/span> righteousness<\/span>.\u201d Paul is saying that by faith we eagerly await with expectation our coming state of righteousness.<\/p>\n

<\/o:p>Meaning Explained<\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

We are all sinners whether we\u2019re saved or not. That\u2019s what Paul tells us in Romans:<\/p>\n

As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one;\u201d<\/span> (Romans 3:10<\/span><\/strong>)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,<\/span> (Romans 3:23<\/span><\/strong>)<\/p>\n

The difference between Christians and non-Christians is that we Christians have been legally declared to be righteous by God. Those who reject Christ do not have this legal righteousness. In actuality, right now we are not righteous, we are sinners. One day, however, we will appear before our God and Maker as His completely righteous sons and daughters. This is the hope of righteousness that Paul talks about here.<\/p>\n

Paul starts off this verse with \u201cFor we\u201d as a comparison to the preceding statement. Notice the contrast between \u201cyou\u201d in the previous verse and \u201cwe\u201d in the current verse.<\/p>\n

You<\/strong> who are justified through law \u2026<\/p>\n

vs.<\/p>\n

We<\/strong>, through the Spirit, by faith \u2026<\/p>\n

There is no faith involved in earning righteousness through obeying laws or rules. Instead, it is a works oriented salvation. Those who try to earn their righteousness by obeying the law think that by their good deeds they will obtain righteousness, but they won\u2019t. We, on the other hand, have already been declared righteous and we eagerly look forward to that day when we will appear before our Heavenly Father with the righteousness of Christ.<\/p>\n

Application <\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you eagerly look forward to the day you will stand before Almighty God as part of the pure and spotless bride of Christ? If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, through faith alone, then your answer should be a resounding, \u201cYes!\u201d<\/p>\n

In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Copyright \u00a9 2008 <\/span>Will <\/span>Krause. All rights reserved.<\/span><\/p>\n

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