Galatians — Explained (Interlaced Version)
In the early Christian church, controversies arose over many issues. These often stemmed from reconciling Jewish tradition with the assumptions of new Gentile converts. This interlaced version of Galatians explains part of Paul’s approach to resolving these disputes. This booklet is based on material published on our website. To study further, visit our website at […]
The Book of Galatians (Part 3)
First article in series… Galatians Conclusion Paul continues his messages to the Jews and Gentiles in Galatia. My commentary is included within the brackets []. Galatians 4:13–16 “[I have been told that some in the church have had a change of heart towards me. I am no longer welcome in Galatia.] As you know, it […]
The Book of Galatians (Part 2) – God’s Law and Salvation
Second article in series… Legalism and Faith The book of Galatians centers on a controversy that existed in the early Christian church which still exists today. Every Christian today should thoughtfully consider the proper relationship between grace and law, faith and obedience. God chose Paul to address this matter because he had years of experience […]
The Book of Galatians (Part 1) – Justification by Faith
Justification by Faith “He [Paul] writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.” – 2 Peter 3:16, insertion mine The King James Version […]
Will All Israel Be Saved?
Will All Israel Will Be Saved? “I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: ‘The […]