Galatians 4: 21 – 31 Hagar and Sarah Tell me, you who want to be under the law, are you not aware of what the law says? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. His son by the slave woman wasContinue reading “Galatians 4: 21 – 31 Hagar and Sarah”
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Galatians 4: 8 – 20 Paul’s concern for the Galatians
Galatians 4: 8 – 20 Paul’s concern for the Galatians Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God – or rather are known by God – how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserableContinue reading “Galatians 4: 8 – 20 Paul’s concern for the Galatians”
Galatians 3: 23 – 29 and 4: 1 – 7 Children of God
Galatians 3: 23 – 29 and 4: 1 – 7 Children of God Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith.Continue reading “Galatians 3: 23 – 29 and 4: 1 – 7 Children of God”
Galatians 3: 15 – 22 The law and the promise
Galatians 3: 15 – 22 The law and the promise Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed.Continue reading “Galatians 3: 15 – 22 The law and the promise”
Galatians 3: 1 – 14 Faith or works of the law
Galatians 3: 1 – 14 Faith or works of the law You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what youContinue reading “Galatians 3: 1 – 14 Faith or works of the law”
Galatians 2: 11 – 21 Paul opposes Cephas
Galatians 2: 11 – 21 Paul opposes Cephas When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he wasContinue reading “Galatians 2: 11 – 21 Paul opposes Cephas”
Galatians 2: 1 – 10 Paul accepted by the apostles
Galatians 2: 1 – 10 Paul accepted by the apostles Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among theContinue reading “Galatians 2: 1 – 10 Paul accepted by the apostles”
Galatians 1: 11 – 24 Paul called by God – Part 2
Galatians 1: 11 – 24 Paul called by God – Part 2 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached was not of human origin. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. For you haveContinue reading “Galatians 1: 11 – 24 Paul called by God – Part 2”
Galatians 1: 11 – 24 Paul called by God
Galatians 1: 11 – 24 Paul called by God I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached was not of human origin. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. For you have heard of myContinue reading “Galatians 1: 11 – 24 Paul called by God”
Galatians 1: 1 – 10 No other gospel
Galatians 1: 1 – 10 No other gospel Paul, an apostle – sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead – and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia: Grace and peace to you from GodContinue reading “Galatians 1: 1 – 10 No other gospel”
Seeking the Light 