Since Paul has argued that salvation is by faith, he now turns in Galatians 3:15–4:7 to explain the purpose of the law—to point to our need for Christ. And in Christ we are sons (yes even women) and heirs of God.
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Galatians 3:1–14: The Righteous Live By Faith, Not Law
In Galatians 3:1-14 Paul proves from the Old Testament prophets that God's plan all along was to declare righteous those who believe in Christ. The law he gave to Moses at Mt. Sinai was never meant to save. Instead Jesus redeemed us. From the beginning, salvation is through faith.
Galatians 2:11–21: Justified by Faith in Christ
In this short section of Paul's letter to the Galatians, Galatians 2:11–21, he recounts to his audience the things he said when he confronted Peter about his hypocrisy regarding the law and non-Jews. Paul lays out the basics—we are justified by faith in Jesus and not by obeying a set of rules.
Galatians 1–2: Paul’s Testimony and Commission
I continue with Galatians 1:11–2:10 summarizing the message, adding same parallel passages for explanation, then asking some application questions. It’s my way of making sense of Paul’s writing and digging for his meaning and how I can apply it personally.
I’m Writing a New Book to Remember and Tell
I have finished the first full draft of my next book. And I want you to tell you about it. "Remember and Tell" is a devotional memoir remembering the deeds of the Lord while we served in Indonesia and telling of his love and goodness to the next generation.
Praying God’s Word: Our Offensive Arsenal
I'm reading old journals, newsletters, and correspondence for my next book and I'm reminded again how much the discipline of praying God's word was part of my life when I served as a global worker in Indonesia. I filled pages and pages in my journals with verses written into prayers for myself, my family, and our work.
Our Great High Priest Fulfills the Day of Atonement
You have probably heard the joke that the answer to every question in Sunday School is "Jesus." But this really isn't a joke. The answer to everything IS Jesus. He is especially foreshadowed in the Tabernacle elements and in the annual Day of Atonement.
The Tabernacle Elements Point to Jesus
God told Moses to build a tabernacle so that he might dwell with them. Every element of the structure was designed with that in mind. Each one provides a way for God to be with his people and points to the better way that was to come through Jesus.
