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GALATIANS 3:6–14 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law” (Galatians 3:10). Paul’s fifth argument against the Judaizers is that the law, misunderstood as a way of salvation, only brings a … Continue reading “THE CURSE OF THE LAW”

GALATIANS 3:15–25 What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise (Galatians 3:17). Paul’s sixth argument is that the law as a covenant was not designed to supplant grace but to show the need for grace … Continue reading “THE LAW AND THE PROMISE”

GALATIANS 3:26–4:20 What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate (Galatians 4:1). Paul continues his sixth argument by pointing out that both Jews and Gentiles were in a kind of bondage during the old covenant. As … Continue reading “THE LAW AND SLAVERY”

GALATIANS 2:1–21 When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong (Galatians 2:11). Sometime after Paul’s visit to Jerusalem, Peter came to Antioch. Paul tells us that initially Peter sat at table with the Gentile converts and ate with them, but later on some Judaizers pressured … Continue reading “A CRISIS IN ANTIOCH”

GALATIANS 3:1–14 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? (Galatians 3:2). Now that Paul has established his authority, he proceeds to his message. He provides seven lines of argument against the Judaizers, who taught that good works … Continue reading “SAVED AND SANCTIFIED BY FAITH”

GALATIANS 3:6–14 Consider Abraham: “He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness” (Galatians 3:6). Paul’s third argument is that the Judaizers are not following the example of Abraham. Salvation was by faith in the Old Testament, says Paul, and the example of Abraham proves it. Abraham did not earn salvation by works … Continue reading “THE EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM”

GALATIANS 1:1–10 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father (Galatians 1:3–4). In the first five verses of his letter, Paul set out the Gospel in … Continue reading “THE GREETING OF THE GOSPEL”

GALATIANS 1:6–17 As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let him be eternally condemned! (Galatians 1:9). After his greeting (Galatians 1:1–5), Paul immediately turned to the problem he perceived in the Galatian churches. They had quickly turned aside to … Continue reading “THE JUDGMENT OF HERETICS”

GALATIANS 1:11–24 I did not consult any man, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went immediately into Arabia and later returned to Damascus (Galatians 1:16–17). Paul begins Galatians by saying that he was sent by Christ and the Father, and that the other … Continue reading “THE PREPARATION OF PAUL”

JAMES 5:1–12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned (James 5:12). James returns to this theme of tribulation as he brings his letter to a close. He begins by issuing a warning … Continue reading “IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING”