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
As we continue our examination of the book of Galatians bear in mind what it is Paul was upset at Peter about. Also in this chapter, Paul will begin his main argument. Pay close attention to his opening statements on the subject. Continue Reading
The first step in correcting a problem is admitting you have one. In the first twenty years of my Christian walk, you never would’ve convinced me that I was in the same boat the Galatians were in when Paul chose to write to them. Yet, that’s exactly where I was. Now it’s as if a veil has been lifted and I understand that salvation – justification in the eyes of God comes from grace through faith and not my own efforts to get everything right and shun everything that is wrong. Looking back at the book of Galatians and Romans now, I think “How could I not have seen this? The scriptures are so clear on the point.” Continue Reading
I remember the day when I realized that I wasn’t going to Hell. I grew up in a fearful tradition. One that had no assurance of salvation… we would only know once we were standing at Judgment Day. Verses would always be resounding through my head, warning me to be wary because God was just looking for a reason to send me to Hell. Continue Reading