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Galatians Review

Posted on November 12, 2024 by dkoop

Why is Galatians so important? In advance of the Jerusalem Council, Paul’s letter speaks wisdom and clarity into the first real controversy that plagued the church in its early years—the relationship between Christian Jews and Christian Gentiles. Paul’s aggressive tone … Continue reading →

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God’s Family – Galatians 4:1-7 Commenatry

Posted on October 29, 2024 by dkoop

Faith in Christ means we are adopted into God’s family Paul continues Chapter 4, explaining that  faith in Christ makes us God’s heirs or children with a an inheritance., but Jewish law is a form of bondage. 4:1 My point … Continue reading →

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God’s Family – Galatians 3:26-29 Commentary

Posted on October 28, 2024 by dkoop

Our faith in Christ means we are adopted into God’s Family At this point in the letter,  Paul shifted from using legal illustrations to an institution that God created that we are all familiar with:  Family.   It’s a universal message … Continue reading →

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Good News! Galatians 1:1-10 Commentary

Posted on October 15, 2024 by dkoop

The year was probably a.d. 49. Paul and Barnabas had just completed their first missionary journey (Acts 13:2-14:28). By their standards, it must have been a whirlwind adventure. Following a brief stay on the island of Cyprus, they had visited … Continue reading →

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