Tag: Galatians

Brothers and sisters -changing the story

The other week, we had a discussion in our life group about how we relate together as brothers and sisters in the church. It was a practical application of some of the things we’ve been learning about from Galatians 3:28. In advance, I threw the question out to social media to see what kinds of… Continue reading Brothers and sisters -changing the story

The allegory of Sarah and Hagar

Remember that the argument being made by the agitators in Galatia was in effect that history and God’s Word was on their side. God’s covenant was with the Jewish people and it centred on two things, ancestry through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and Torah keeping.  Paul has been systematically pulling apart this claim. A look… Continue reading The allegory of Sarah and Hagar

When the way forward is the way back

We got off the aeroplane at Beijing airport and jumped into a taxi, giving the driver the details of our hotel in the centre of the city.  After over half hour of driving, we assumed that we must be getting close to our destination. Except my mum looked out of the window and said “We’ve… Continue reading When the way forward is the way back

Legalism – Small Group discussion

Here’s a study/discussion I put together. There are some scenarios for you to work through at the end to help you think through some practical implications. Some may seem a bit far fetched, though they are all probably more realistic than we might wish. Each will help us to think through a practical example of… Continue reading Legalism – Small Group discussion

Regression – Galatians 4 overview

Paul develops the theme of Law’s temporary responsibility by fleshing out the image of a guardian that looks after the young child. During childhood, it is impossible to tell the difference between children and slaves, both are restricted, both under compulsion, both unable to make decisions for themselves. In other words, prior to the coming… Continue reading Regression – Galatians 4 overview