A short line today, our Text for the Lesson, but still the Word of God! Paul writes to the Galatians: "This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you." (King James Version, Galatians 5:8) By "persuasion" here Scripture means the … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … ON RUNNING AND BEING HINDERED!
A simple but direct question, from Paul to his "friends in Christ" who live in Galatia: " Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?" Galatians 5:7 The verb "did run" is not a simple aorist, which would have been … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … FAITH WHICH WORKS BY LOVE!
Paul (in his preaching) would have never emphasized Jewish circumcision like he has, except he was forced to do so! There were some "missionaries" from Judea who have (apparently) followed Paul, everywhere that man of God traveled, Jews seeking to … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … THROUGH THE SPIRIT!
What a vital role the Holy Spirit fills in the salvation of a sinner! Not the flesh, I emphasize, but the Spirit. For example, today's Text: "For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith." Galatians 5:5 The verb … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … FALLEN FROM GRACE!
Words can be misunderstood! And today, in our Text, Paul is NOT saying a man or woman can lose his or her salvation! "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace." Galatians … [Continue reading]
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