Category: Galatians
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Compulsion or Free Will?
But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: Galatians 2:3 (KJV) Compelled – I have many reformist friends and enjoy my conversations with them. They push me, cause me to research further, and share very interesting concepts of theology. They are passionate and well studied. One recent conversation…
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Because of Transgressions
Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Galatians 3:19 (KJV) Transgressions – We’re so quick to say, because of Israel’s transgressions, the law was given. But have you…
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Baptism and Circumcision
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 1 Corinthians 1:17 (KJV) 12. As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they…
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Justified by Faith
know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one…
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Walk in the Spirit
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 (KJV) Spirit – We absolutely love this line. We’re a spiritual people, so we walk in the Spirit. I think I hear it in almost every conversation I have regarding obedience to God, and it’s often used to justify our…