Galatians 5:6-9: How does faith work through love? The answer to this question solves the “Love and Respect” challenge are marriages face today as well as enhances our understanding of the connection between faith and love. This week we explore Paul’s perspective on the relationship between our faith and our love.
Galatians 5:3-5: Falling from Grace? What does that mean? If you grew up in a home where falling from grace meant backsliding by not going to church enough you might be surprised at the biblical definition of falling from grace! This week we will explore Paul’s perspective on this as well as discover the significant difference between faith and hope.
Galatians 5:1-2: It is for freedom that Christ set us free? But free from what? This week Paul moves from a defense of the doctrine of justification to practically applying the principle of freedom to our lives. Through the lens of some of the world’s most renowned theologians like Calvin, Luther, Dallas Theological Seminary and even a brief introduction to Barth, this week these verse come alive!
Galatians 4:27-31: Paul continues in part 2 of an allegory that put the icing on the cake of his arguments against the Judaizers. Referring back to Genesis, the first book of the Torah, and even referencing the book of Isaiah, Paul contrasts the lineage of Sarah and Hagar and beautifully illuminates the power of grace over the slavery of the law.
Galatians 4:21-26: Paul uses an allegory in these verses to put the icing on the cake of his arguments against the Judaizers. Referring back to Genesis, the first book of the Torah, Paul contrasts the lineage of Sarah and Hagar and beautifully illuminates the power of grace.
Galatians 4:17-20: In these verses we find out the Judaizers are actually trying to influence the Galatians by splitting them from Paul. A common contemporary challenge in many churches when a faction attempt to sway opinion and garner political support within church organizations. Paul addresses not only this issue but the issue of the nature of Christ being formed in the Galatians. Paul presents in these few verses a powerful and contemporary message applicable to every church and Christian today.
Galatians 4:12-16: The Judaizers have attacked and Paul has responded. Were Paul’s arguments in Chapter 3 shaming the Galatians or teaching them? What was Paul’s weakness he kept referring to and why was he mentioning it. And finally, does the transformation in a believer come from God or our accountability to God? At times, Luther, Calvin and Dallas Theological Seminary all have differing views that are explored in this enlightening video study.
Galatians 3:19-25: Paul tells us that “now that no one is justified by the Law before God.” (3:11) If that is the case, then why did the Law exist? (3:19) That’s the question that Paul answers in these verses and we will explore during this Bible Study Video.
Galatians 3:15-18: The Judaizers believe that justification by faith is not enough. Instead, the law needs to be added to the formula. They even suggest the Mosaic Covenant even supersedes the Abrahamic Covenant. Paul will have nothing to do with this misguided logic and argues vehemently against the weak rational of the Judaizers.
Galatians 3:13-14: In verse 13 Paul gives us an insight into the doctrine of atonement. In verse 14 he expands on the incredible blessing and promise that is given to us because of the atonement. In this video these verses are studied in light of what is means to be sanctified. Who’s job is it to sanctify us? The Holy Spirit or ours? What’s God’s part and what’s my part? These questions and more are addressed head.
Galatians 3:6-9: Paul tells us that “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness” (Galatians 3:6) suggesting that justification by faith alone is what causes righteousness. However, James conveys what appears to be a very different thought…an apparent discrepancy. He states, “man is justified by works and not by faith alone.” (James 2:24). Is the Bible contradicting itself or can these verses be harmonized?
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