48. Galatians
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48. Galatians (The Choice: Vol.1)
Paul (Defender of the Gospel) Category: Endurance in truth & opposition Could avoid: Compromise with Judaizers to avoid conflict.“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not…
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48. Galatians (The Choice Vol.2)
Deserting the True Gospel Category: Failure of faith Could endure: Hold firmly to the gospel of grace.“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ.” (Galatians 1:6)Cross-Refs: 1 Corinthians 15:1–2; Hebrews 2:1. Chose wrongly: Turned to a different…
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5. Freedom and Spirit-Led Living: Ethical Living in Galatians
Introduction Paul’s letter to the Galatians strongly emphasizes Christian freedom rooted in faith in Christ the Messiah, contrasting it with legalistic bondage. This article explores how Paul connects this freedom to Spirit-led ethical living and community equality. 1. Freedom from the Law’s Curse 2. Walking by the Spirit 3. Equality…
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8. The New Covenant People: Equality and Freedom in the Church (Galatians)
Introduction In Galatians, Paul presents the church as the new covenant community established through faith in Christ, the Messiah. This article explores how Paul’s Christology shapes an ecclesiology centred on freedom, equality, and the breaking down of ethnic and social barriers. 1. The Church as the People of the Promise…
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3. Galatians 2: The Antioch Incident — A Detailed Exegesis of Paul and Peter’s Conflict
1. Introduction The confrontation between Paul and Peter at Antioch, recorded in Galatians 2:11-21, is a pivotal moment revealing early theological tensions within the nascent church. This article offers a detailed exegetical analysis of this passage, exploring the nature, causes, and implications of their dispute. 2. Context of the Incident…
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Galatians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3 Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) 1.4 Modern Translations (18th Century–Present) 2. Textual Criticism and Manuscript Traditions 2.1 Key Manuscripts 2.2 Textual Variants and Their Impact 2.3 Scholarly Methods…
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48. Galatians (Bible Summary)
Introduction (1:1–10) Greetings (1:1–5) Denunciation (1:6–10) Personal: Authentication of the Apostle of Liberty and Faith (1:11—2:21) Paul’s Gospel Was Received by Special Revelation (1:11–12) Paul’s Gospel Was Independent of the Jerusalem Apostles and the Judean Churches (1:13—2:21) Doctrinal: Justification of the Doctrine of Liberty and Faith (chs. 3–4) The Galatians’…
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48. Galatians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Galatians – addressed to the churches in the Roman province of Galatia• Definition: A polemical and theological epistle in which Paul defends the Gospel of justification by faith against legalistic distortions and reaffirms Christian freedom through the Spirit 1.2 Authorship and Context•…
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48. Galatians (Prefiguring Jesus)
Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Galatians 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…