Galatians 6:11-18 – A New Creation
As Paul brought the Galatian letter to a close, he again emphasized some of the great issues discussed throughout the epistle. The conclusion contains both… Read More »Galatians 6:11-18 – A New Creation
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Galatians 6:6-10 – Sowing to the Spirit and reaping good
From the very beginning of the church, sharing was one of the marks of Christian experience (Acts 2:41–47). The Greek word, koinonia, simply means “to… Read More »Galatians 6:6-10 – Sowing to the Spirit and reaping good
Galatians 6:1-5 – Bearing one another’s burdens
Paul turns from dealing with the believer’s responsibility for sin to address the spiritual restoration of sinners (6:1) and overburdened brothers and sisters (v. 2)… Read More »Galatians 6:1-5 – Bearing one another’s burdens
Galatians 5:22-26 – Fruit of the Spirit
In verses 19-21, we saw the peril of victory over sin, meaning the Christian may fall prey to the sins the sinful nature produces if… Read More »Galatians 5:22-26 – Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:19-21 – Peril of Victory Over Sin
In verses 19–23, Paul contrasts the acts of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. The acts of the flesh symbolize spiritual death, but… Read More »Galatians 5:19-21 – Peril of Victory Over Sin
Galatians 5:13-18 – Love, Freedom, and Living in the Spirit
With the doctrinal foundations securely in place and the malicious maneuverings of the troublemakers finally exposed, Paul now turned his attention to specific ethical exhortations,… Read More »Galatians 5:13-18 – Love, Freedom, and Living in the Spirit
Galatians 5:7-12 – Running and Baking
The Galatian’s splendid start in the race (“you were running well,” v. 7) of the Christian life had not continued. Their detour into legalism was… Read More »Galatians 5:7-12 – Running and Baking
Galatians 5:1-6 – Freedom and Justification in Christ
Having been freed from the slavery of the law, under Paul’s initial visit, why would they now want to lose their freedom and go back… Read More »Galatians 5:1-6 – Freedom and Justification in Christ
Galatians 4:28-31 – Legalism vs. Grace
Verses 28-30 of Paul’s allegory is based on Genesis 21:9-10. Isaac was continually persecuted by his older half brother Ishmael. Eventually, Ishmael and his mother… Read More »Galatians 4:28-31 – Legalism vs. Grace
Galatians 4:21-27 – Law, Grace, and an Allegory
Verses 21-31 provide a biblical illustration of law and grace. Paul produces a final rebuttal of legalism by giving an allegorical interpretation of Abraham and… Read More »Galatians 4:21-27 – Law, Grace, and an Allegory