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Galatians Review

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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Good News! Galatians 1:1-10 Commentary

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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Faith that Works – James 2:14-26

There is a historical account of a tight rope walker by the name of Blondin who stretched a long steel cable across Niagara Falls. During high winds and without a safety net, he walked and did stunts across the tightrope … Continue reading

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Moses, a Type of Christ

Have you noticed that God has a way of repeating His redemptive story?  Have you picked up that there are people whose lives remind us of Jesus, such as Moses?  There are parallels to the life of Moses and Jesus.  … Continue reading

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