We closed out our overview of Galatians today, looking at the principle of selfless giving of one’s time, talent, and treasure that reaps eternal reward, in V.6-10, and Paul’s attitude of being crucified to the world in V.12-18. V.6-10 encourage us to keep focused on sharing our faith, encouraging others in their journey into Christian … Read more
Galatians 6:1-5 are given to us as a measure of our maturity when we are given the opportunity to restore (repair or mend) a brother or sister in Christ who was overtaken in a “fault” – a willful sin, offence, trespass, or transgression. This is imperative to the health and stability of the church family. … Read more
Understanding Galatians 5:15-26 in relation to the power our old Adamic nature, the flesh, has upon each of us, helps us conduct spiritual warfare within ourselves, and have victory over the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. (1 John 2:15-17) These 12 verses explain the ongoing battle … Read more
We have begun our overview of the application portion of Galatians! Chapters 1-4 give us doctrine – our standing, our position, the wealth. Chapters 5-6 reveal our state, the power, our walk. Chapter 5 is clearly about the liberty we have in Christ. Liberty means: Freedom to do as we should, not as we please. … Read more
Rightly dividing the Word of Truth has finished its 65th week. We were able to finish our overview of Galatians 4, focusing on v.8-31. The main doctrinal issue covered in this chapter is that we are the children of God by faith. We are the heirs celestial / spiritual descendants of Abraham as promised in … Read more
Rightly dividing the Word of Truth has finished its 64th week. The main focus of Galatians 4:1-7 is we are heirs of God’s grace, regardless of our level of maturity. Paul uses the picture of a child in a Roman household, who must be taught about his position as heir. He is no different than … Read more