I know full well this question cannot be fully answered to the satisfaction of discerning believers with one fell swoop, but it is my intention to begin to answer it. It is my belief, the New Testament not only encourages the fellowship of believers of Christ in diverse groups, it demands it. Continue Reading
The first few verses of chapter 5 states very clearly the point of this website. We are free in Christ. Free from what? Of course Christ frees us from a lot of things including sin and death. But in the context of Galatians and this chapter, we are free from the Law. Continue Reading
The real question is if the name “Church of Christ” or any derivation of that name is actually a Biblical title and if so, is it mandated by scripture. Continue Reading
In the fourth chapter of Galatians, Paul continues to talk about law vs. faith. Again, Paul’s examples and metaphors he uses to make his point are there to teach us how justification through our own performance is futility. Human nature teaches us that nothing is free, why would we think our salvation is any different? This is why the good news of salvation by grace through faith is such a foreign concept for people to grasp. Continue Reading
In chapter 3 of the letter to the Galatians Paul starts getting into the meat and potatoes of his argument. Faith over works. Those in my faith-heritage may argue, no his point is faith over works of “the law”. This being a reference only to “old law” or Mosaic Law. But I think as we examine what exactly Paul is saying we will see a principle being taught that exceeds just arguing against circumcision and the Mosaic Law. Continue Reading