Liberty in Chr
ist
Paul's Epistle to the Galatians
Sin oozes into every crevice of the human heart generating evil and encompassing the globe. Does
that statement leave you dumbfounded? Is it even believable to you? Do you even
care? Ok, so you don't think about it much— right? You are not alone, and I doubt most people
today give sin even modest consideration. Such is the nature of mankind. Yet, Scriptures tell
us about the problem with mankind and it is no surprise sin rules. The Bible lays out God's
profound and extraordinary solution through Liberty in Christ.
The solution is freely available, and Paul sums up the gospel by saying that
Christ gave Himself
for our sins
,
that
He might deliver us from this present evil age
(Galatians 1:4). As a result, the
blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might
receive the promise of the Spirit through faith
(Galatians 3:14). Thus, the blessing of Abraham
has come and enriches all the world.
It is imperative to understand all Scriptures are God-Breathed and today they are still a guide. The
Hebrew writer says,
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing
even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the
thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).
Does this verse evoke inspiration or reflection about God's Word in any way? As you read it, can
you imagine the overwhelming potency of God's Word? If you do, cn you give it
the attention it deserves? After all it is for your own good. The Bible holds the key to
salvation and instructs us if opened and diligently read. The source of faith is Jesus Christ. Scriptures teach how to strengthen our faith;
for faith comes by hearing and hearing the Word of God
(Romans 10:16).
Biblical concepts and principles are just as crucial for everyday life today as when first written. The
Galatian epistle is no different and it is an inspiring book although the content is notably
different from other Pauline epistles. Scholars have called the Galatian letter, The Great
Charter of Religious Freedom or The Christian Declaration of Independence. Thus, its general
theme is
Liberty in Christ
.