In
Galatians 2:1-10, we see at least three ways that Jesus unites us. First of all, Jesus unites us in freedom. In Christ, we are set free from the weight of our sins because He died in our place for our forgiveness. But we are also set free from the weight of our performance because He lived a sinless life so that we would be counted righteous. This is true freedom! And to say that we are saved by our works in any way, is to try and bring people in slavery. Secondly, Jesus unites us in mission. We are not saved by grace to sit around and do nothing. Rather, we are saved to unite in mission with Jesus and others Christians to love people and tell them the gospel so they may be set free. Thirdly, Jesus unites us in generosity. Jesus changes us cosmically and practically. Cosmically, by changing our identity from sinner to child of God, and practically, by changing us from being a taker to a giver. Jesus makes us generous. The more we know Him and enjoy His grace, the more we will want to extend that grace to others especially through giving.