Overview of Galatians 1 The theme of this chapter is that there is one true Gospel and that this is the only way of salvation. The Gospel is all about how Jesus has delivered us from evil. This was God’s will and plan, it is for his glory.[1] Paul is concerned that the Galatians are… Continue reading No other Gospel
Category: Bible Study
Zeal and righteousness
In Galatians 1:14, Paul describes his extreme zeal with regards to the Law (both written and oral traditions). Commentators associate this idea of zeal with a fascinating incident from the Old Testament.[1] The incident is referred to in Psalm 106:30-31 and described in Numbers 25:1-9. In Numbers 24, a prophet called Balaam had attempted to… Continue reading Zeal and righteousness
Calling
One of the things about the Transfer window is that you get all kinds of rumours. For example, this year, there are a few rumours doing the rounds concerning Billy Sharp, Sheffield United’s veteran and prolific striker. He has been linked with my home team, Bradford City. The only thing is that he gets linked… Continue reading Calling
Credentials (Galatians 1:11-24)
Here’s a sample “Dig Deeper” style Bible study on part of Galatians 1. Our church used it for our Life Group yesterday. Watch out for an article talking us through this passage tomorrow. For Starters What do you do if someone makes a claim about something big to you (this could be good news or… Continue reading Credentials (Galatians 1:11-24)
Transfer window?
As I write, the football season has just finished and it’s now the transfer period. Lot’s of football players will be on the look out for a better offer. Some will be willing to abandon a club that they’ve played for over many seasons, that has looked after them well and where they’ve enjoyed the… Continue reading Transfer window?
A letter arrives
I remember when I was at University, I used to love looking forward to getting letters from my parents and my grandma. Similarly, when my mum and dad were first in China, mum was a phenomenal correspondent and each week she’d write to tell me about her adventures. The art of letter writing has died… Continue reading A letter arrives
Galatians Teaching and preaching Guide
Here’s a guide to reading and Teaching through the book of Galatians. It includes An introduction to the book, it’s date, author and audience Discussion of the specific controversy around The New Perspective Introductions to keep themes such as The Law and Circumcision, What is the Gospel and Justification. Overview summaries of each chapter
The Law
A key thing to think about when studying Galatians is what it tells us about The Law or Torah. It seems at times that Paul is quite negative towards the Old Testament Law. Some Christians therefore will emphasise that we are not under Law but under Grace and can even speak and live as though… Continue reading The Law
What is justification all about?
One of the key themes that seems central to Paul’s argument in Galatians is that we are justified by faith.[1] In recent years, there’s been much discussion and dispute about what justification really means, especially since the emergence of the New Perspective. Whilst the reformed position since Luther and Calvin has been that justification is… Continue reading What is justification all about?
Opening Credits
This week we look at 1 Chronicles 11-12 Anointed (11:1-3) Bone and flesh The role he was already doing Recognising God’s Word David as shepherd king Covenant Jerusalem (11: 4-10) This is actually 7 years in to his reign 2 Samuel 5:5 Jebusites, one of the 7 stronger nations God gave into Israel’s hand Failure… Continue reading Opening Credits
