Branding

Paul puts his foot down, and tells these Judaizers, (men who put heavy to-do lists on others to be saved, and for sanctification) to stop trying to inject works and law into grace and the Spirit. Paul’s final reason for them to stop, was that he was a slave of Jesus....

The Real Golden Rule

“Walk by this rule” what rule? That salvation comes by grace (From God) through faith (that we must walk in). This word “walk” portrays a picture of walking a strait line on a tight rope, not turning to the left or the right. This is not difficult, because we are...

New Creation

To circumcise or not to circumcise. So much talk of circumcision, and the end is that it does not matter at all. This is not about an outward action that we can accomplish in our own strength, but the transforming power of the cross inside of us. Yet we make it about...

Boasting

Paul mentions Jesus name over 40 times in this short letter to the Galatians. Meaning 1/3 of the verses contain the name of Jesus. Paul was enamored with Jesus and knew his life was made new because of the cross of Christ. Between Paul and the world was the cross....

The Coward’s Way

Legalism lacks love. These Judaizers (those who believe salvation can come from keeping the law of God perfectly) are hypocrites and cowards. They are hypocritical by telling others they must carry heavy loads, without getting their own hands dirty, and cowards...