Paul points us to the biblical freedom we can enjoy when we're guided by the Spirit--walking humbly, not provoking others, and turning from jealousy (
Galatians 5:25-26).
Paul has noticed this hesitation of the
Galatians, and that is why he insists on the gospel received through revelation from Christ, which has as its central idea the pride in the Cross.
Reading
Galatians 3:28 in the Context of Women in the Church of Christ in Zimbabwe
He points out that the scholastics were not so much interested in exploring the historical meaning of Paul's letter and the
Galatians' situation, as much as they were intent on drawing out biblical insights for nurturing the faith and morals of their own contemporary audiences.
Just as Theodore interprets the content of the book of
Galatians as a whole in light of the basic categories of his theological vision, so his interpretation of individual verses sheds light on his distinctive approach.
Turning to early church fathers such as Tertullian, Origen, and Athanasius, Longenecker's interpretive effort in chapter 7 examines their discussion of
Galatians 2:10.
The Bible says in
Galatians 5v23 that the fruit of the spirit is love, kindness, goodness, gentleness, self control.
Paul, once a bitter enemy of the Lord Jesus, thankfully remembered: "I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." (
Galatians 2).
It is no wonder that the gospel readings are matched to
Galatians. In that letter Paul aflame with the freedom that Jesus gives out beyond all business as usual.
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Galatian Re-Imagined: Reading with the Eyes of the Vanquished" delves into the history of the
Galatians, better known as the Gauls.
In this biblical meditation, I would like to share with you a few thoughts as a contribution to our reflection on Chapter 3, verse 28, of St Paul's letter to the
Galatians. In writing to the church in Galatia, Paul begins by expressing unrestrained surprise and disappointment that these Christians had given up on the freedom offered by the gospel and resorted to their old and sinful ways: "I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel ..." (Gal.
"Whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone..." -
Galatians 6:10 (New Living Translation) HOW often have you felt called to help someone or to do something good for others but you failed to take action?