Marks Of Jesus

Galatians 6:17-18 - Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.

Galatians 1:10 - Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Conclusions:

• In ancient times the Greek word for marks was used of the brand that identified slaves or animals
• Paul's suffering (stoning, beating, illness) marked him as a servant of Christ
• Paul once wore the yoke of slaverey but, having been set free from sin by the redemption that is in Christ, he became a slave of righteousness, a slave of God
• Amen is a word of confirmation often used at the close of a doxology or benediction

Application:

• Are you a slave of righteousness? Are you a slave of God? Have you been set free from sin by the redemption that is in Christ?

All Scripture verses taken from NIV

Conclusions derived from NIV Study Bible