Galatians
Galatians: We Must Not Rebuild!
Wednesday, February 1st, 2006Paul uses demolition imagery in regards to the Law many times throughout his letters and Galatians is no exception. For Paul the very structure of Religion has been laid waste and opened up to freedom through Christ.
“For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. For through the […]
Galatians: God’s Aid for Jerusalem via Gentiles
Monday, January 30th, 2006“The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord, and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 29:19
Paul Goes up to Jerusalem
In my study of Galatians one simple line of Paul’s letter stuck a cord, in comes when Paul relates a visit to Jerusalem where he meets with […]
Galatians: Paul’s Surprise, and Who’s to Blame?
Wednesday, January 11th, 2006In a rather simple manor I’d summarize Paul’s missionary philosophy as traveling to an area, teaching, seeking out a local leader, establishing a local church with that leader as pastor, then moving on to another area. After this Paul often followed up with a letter, frequently sending help in the form of an experienced […]