Haggai 2:10–14 Explained: Why Religious Activity Cannot Make Us Holy

Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but refuse to have Titus circumcised? Galatians 2:1–5 shows how Paul protected church unity and stood firm for salvation through faith in Christ alone.

Paul’s testimony in Galatians 1:16b–24 shows how God turns a persecutor into a preacher. Pastor Scott LaPierre explains four lessons: God saves us for a purpose; the gospel came from Christ, not from Jerusalem; the truth of the gospel is worth staking your integrity on; and a changed life glorifies God. Paul’s time in Arabia, his brief Jerusalem visit, and his unseen years encourage us to trust Christ’s gospel and serve faithfully. Preached November 1, 2026, at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, Washington.

The gospel came from God, not from man. In Galatians 1:11–16a, Paul explains that he received the gospel through a revelation of Jesus Christ. Pastor Scott LaPierre considers three lessons: the gospel came from God, religious zeal is no substitute for the grace of God, and God saves His enemies by His grace. Paul’s conversion calls us to stop trusting what we do and trust what Christ has done. Preached October 25, 2026, at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, Washington.

Why did God kill the man of God who believed the old prophet’s lie in 1 Kings 13? Pastor Scott LaPierre connects this account with Galatians 1:8–9 and explains three lessons: expect to be tempted to reject God’s Word; nothing outranks what God has already said; and accountability is determined by the amount of revelation. This message includes a personal account of recognizing spiritual manipulation and calls us to know, test everything by, and obey Scripture. Preached October 18, 2026, at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, Washington.

In Galatians 1:6–10, Paul warns that adding works to faith in Christ turns good news into bad news. Learn why we must hold fast to the gospel and seek God’s approval.

Christ gave Himself to rescue us, not merely to help us. In Galatians 1:1–5, Pastor Scott LaPierre explains why no one has the right to change Christ’s gospel, how grace produces a changed life, and why salvation brings glory to God alone. The message includes the rescue stories of Lenny Skutnik and Welles Crowther and applications for our testimony, humility, and worship.

Why did God call Zerubbabel His signet ring? In Haggai 2:20–23, Pastor Scott LaPierre explains the judgment on Jehoiachin, God’s promise to David, His authority over every kingdom, and how Zerubbabel points forward to Jesus Christ. The message concludes with the assurance that believers in Christ are sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.

In Haggai 2:15–19, God promises, “From this day on I will bless you,” while the temple is unfinished and the barn is empty. Pastor Scott LaPierre explains why we should remember the cost of neglecting God, begin obeying before we see results, and obey whether or not visible blessings follow. The message concludes with the hope of Galatians 3:13–14: Christ bore the curse so that we can receive blessing through faith in Him.

Haggai 2:10–14 explains why religious activity cannot make us holy, how uncleanness spreads, and how Jesus gives sinners the righteousness they cannot produce. Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/religious-activity-cannot-make-us-holy/

Why did God destroy the Canaanites? Pastor Scott LaPierre explains God's patience before judgment and His mercy toward Rahab and the Gibeonites. This message considers both the seriousness of sin and the hope available to those who turn to God. Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/why-did-god-destroy-the-canaanites/