Paul continues to develop his argument with the Galatian believers. He now offers two personal pleas with them; first Paul shares his concern that their faltering may cause them to be fruitless. Second, Paul is confused by their initial acceptance of him, but now they have seemingly turned against him. Paul continues on to address the opponents in Galatia. Paul concludes this strong argument with an illustration from the Old Testament that reiterates the freedom that the Galatians enjoy through Jesus. Paul calls them to make the right choice by putting these opponents out. As believers, you’ve been freed from the law, so live based on your freedom to wholly follow Jesus.

The major theme of Galatians is the gospel – the message of salvation! What is it? Who is right about the means of salvation? In order to fully address this vital issue, Paul is going to address the subjects of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, faith, justification, freedom, the law and the implications of these in our daily living. Galatians is not a book offering believers the ultimate license to live however they please. Galatians is instead an explanation of all that we possess through the glorious gospel of Jesus and the implications of it for our daily lives. The gospel is given and intended to change us, to shape us more into the image of Jesus. By God’s grace, we can understand the truth of the gospel and be transformed by it.

Graceway Church of Michiana exists in South Bend, IN for the purpose of Exalting our great God and Savior, Edifying and Encouraging believers and Engaging our Community. 

Graceway Church is committed to being a God Exalting, Christ Centered, Spirit Motivated, Word Focused local body of Believers!