Alan cole galatians tyndale new testament commentaries. Christocentric commentary series a commentary on the epistle to the galatians the gospel versus religion james a. Pauls purpose for writing the book of galatians, scholars believe around a. Believers in christ are justified by faith, not by works of the law. An introduction to the book of galatians related media. A free bible version and commentary on the epistle to the galatians in easyenglish. Accordingly, if gentile christians were possessed by this spirit, which for paul was the true meaning of faith, it made little or no difference at all whether they. Leon morris wrote, galatians is a passionate letter, the outpouring of the soul of a preacher on fire for his lord and deeply committed to bringing his hearers to an understanding of what saving faith is. Judaizers had infiltrated the brethren, preaching circumcision and trying to put them back under the yoke of the law. But pauls real emphasis was that salvation is not works oriented and that the galatians liberty.
The quality of living is determined by whether or not an individual is possessed by the spirit of christ. Arichea and nida a translators handbook on pauls letter to the galatians united bible societies. It is a letter from paul the apostle to a number of early christian communities in galatia. Read galatians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. So he writes this letter to reestablish authority, rebuke the false teachers and correct the churches. Version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of galatians. Click here to see the summaries for chapter 1, chapter 2, chapter 3, and chapter 4. The mistranslated book of galatians v do not entertain paganism, syncretism, or.
Pauls close relationship to these churches helps to explain the extremely strong tone he took with them from the very beginning of the letter. Jan 10, 2014 the book of galatians was written to people who already had an understanding of these things, but had to be set straight on a few matters. Galatians verse by verse teaching of the book of galatians. A versebyverse study of the book of galatians 3 galatians free. One thing to understand about the book of galatians is that it is a letter. When paul sits down to put pen to parchment to write to his friends in galatia, hes not exactly feeling the warm fuzzies for them. It is the only one of pauls epistles specifically addressed to churches in more than one city 1. Paul was born in tarsus, a city in the province of cilicia, not far from galatia. The book of galatians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Galatians book of the bible overview overviewbible. Justification by faith apart from works of the law is the theme of this urgent and corrective book. Book of galatians overview insight for living ministries.
The epistle of galatians was written to the churches scattered throughout galatia a portion of modern turkey. The key personalities of this book are the apostle paul, peter, barnabas, abraham, titus, and false teachers. Galatians chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of galatians. So paul writes a letter to bring them back to the truth. Galatians is often referred to as luthers book, because martin luther relied so strongly on this letter in all his preaching, teaching and writing against the prevailing theology of his day. The reader of galatians first needs to know the backgroundthe unusual circumstances that caused paul to write this epistle letter to.
Romans paul covers much of the same material in romans. The mistranslated book of galatians sabbath covenant. Scholars have suggested that this is either the roman province of galatia in southern anatolia, or a large region defined by an ethnic group of celtic people in central anatolia. Scholars have suggested that this is either the roman province of galatia in southern anatolia, or a large region defined. Id rather feel like my savior loved me because im so loveable. One must always be careful to grasp the aspect of the law which is being emphasized when the writers of scripture address it. This bible teaching includes online notes and audio from galyn wiemers of generation word bible teaching ministry. It is also referred to as the magna carta of christian liberty. What is the major purpose for the book of galatians. Paul wrote to the churches in southern galatia after having a hand in starting them on his first missionary journey to asia minor. While it is uncertain whether the letter was sent to north or south galatia, this problem has little bearing on the value or understanding of the epistle. The main purpose of the book of galatians is to vindicate pauls call by god and the gospel of grace. Paul is concerned that the galatians will be as bad off as pagans if they return to the jewish law. Externally and internally the evidence has been overwhelming in critical scholarship in favor of pauline authorship of this letter.
The mistranslated book of galatians v do not entertain paganism, syncretism, or hellenism 15 those outside the yahushaic covenant remain in bondage to sin and death 16 galatians 5 both physical and spiritual circumcision is a commitment to keep the. Commentary on the book of galatians by matthew henry new. In fact, to emphasize the seriousness of his purpose, he took the pen from his scribe and wrote the end of the letter himself in large letters galatians 6. Galatians chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. Galatians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Study the bible online using commentary on galatians and more. The epistle to the galatians, often shortened to galatians, is the ninth book of the new testament. The opening verse identifies the author of galatians as the apostle paul. This quite possibly could have been pauls first letter. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. First of all, it is among the earliest, if not the earliest, of all the writings in the new testament. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary shmoop. Perhaps these problems explain why pauls greeting was shorter than usual. Outline of the book of galatians paul defends his credentials as an apostle, cites the jerusalem apostles acceptance. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary galatians.
It is one of the most important writings of paul in establishing the importance of grace compared to the law. The book of galatians is a call for freedom from the law. He will remind them not only that they received the spirit at the beginning of their christian life but also that this is to be understood as a sign of a new stage in gods plan of salvationjervis 79. Jul 29, 2018 sam oneal is the coauthor of bible stories you may have forgotten and the bible answer book.
The galatians felt pressured to seek salvation from the law of moses, even though they had already accepted the grace of christ. Galatians derives its title pros galatas, from the region in asia minor modern turkey, where the churches addressed were located. The letter gives us an insight into the problems that arose in the christian churches of the first century after jesus physical death, and most important of all, it reveals one of the most essential. The epistle to the galatians concludes with a description of the kind of life that a person will live who is filled with the spirit of god, a life that sharply contrasts to the kind of life a person will live who has carnal desires. In galatians paul is not concerned about the imposition of the moral law of moses gal. Those who realize shaul was a nazarene and have struggled to explain the book of galatians will rejoice with me, because finally after 2000 years the real shaul the apostle has been properly represented. That we are the children of god by faith in christ jesus, galatians 3. Justification by faith apart from works of the law is. Nov 04, 2016 the epistle of galatians was written to the churches scattered throughout galatia a portion of modern turkey. Commentary on the book of galatians by matthew henry. Pauls close relationship to these churches helps to explain the extremely strong tone he took with them from the. For, having shown for what intent the law was given, in the close of the chapter he acquaints us with our privilege by christ, where he particularly declares, 1.
Paul writes to the church in galatia in distress as they have quickly abandoned the gospel they originally received. Scholars have suggested that this is either the roman province of galatia in southern anatolia, or a large region defined by an ethnic group of celtic. Galatians 1 paul, an apostlesent not from men bible. This is the first time in the book of galatians that paul talks about the spiritjervis 79. The similarity of subject matter in galatians and romans suggests that they were written at roughly the same time. Sam oneal is the coauthor of bible stories you may have forgotten and the bible answer book. The meaning of galatians one is an introduction to the book of galatians.
More books and pages related to galatians pauline epistles. Galatians is likely the first new testament book to be written, composed sometime soon after ad 49. Trying to understand pauls teaching on law and grace by starting with the book of galatians is a little like trying to grasp the plot of a complex movie by starting to watch it in the final half hour. Verse by verse through galatians click on message title to open. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
Judaizers were moving throughout asia minor teaching gentiles believers that their salvation was incomplete until and unless they were circumcised and practiced the law of. The holy bible book 48 galatians kjv dramatized audio. Paul didnt mince many words in the first portion of his letter to the galatians, and he continued speaking frankly in chapter 2. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the ones in galatia. The letter to the galatians claims the apostle paul as its writer 1. Ask three students to read the following passages aloud. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant. Galatians has always been among those pauline epistles least challenged on the issue of authorship. The book of galatians is taught verse by verse through the scriptures. This chapter contains pauls salutation galatians 1. Pauls letter to the churches in galatia is arguably his most passionate defense of the gospel in the face of false teaching.
After a few students have responded, explain that this situation is very similar to the one that prompted the apostle paul to write his epistle to the galatians. For it is written that abraham had two sons, one by a slave woman and one by a free woman. What is the teaching of galatians on law and grace. This summary of the book of galatians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of galatians. That we are the children of god by faith in christ. Galatians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. As christians, our own sinful nature plays a little trick on us. This is the holy book of galatians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the galatians. Many scholars believe that galatians was written in the late 40s or the early 50s. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of galatians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the galatians. The book of galatians was written to people who already had an understanding of these things, but had to be set straight on a few matters. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesgalatianschapter. Paul knew this false teaching would rob christians of their joy and liberty in christ, but more importantly, paul was concerned that these heretics would undermine the apostles godgiven authority to settle matters of doctrine for the church.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole. Paul is stating that he has been told by god to write to the people of. Galatians exhibits paul at his angriest, as he risked the good favor of the converts in those churches to make sure they were on the path of truth and not led off into deception. Even though paul founded the church there and explicitly told them everything they ever needed to know about jesus, the. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of galatians, covering chapter one and verses one to nine by robert breaker.
He is a former editor for christianity today and lifeway christian resources. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesgalatianschapter 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesgalatians. Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not listen to the law. If galatians were written to north galatia, it may have been written between ad 5057 and romans is probably between ad 5557, and hence the two are rather close together. This region was a place paul traveled during all three of his missionary journeys. But pauls real emphasis was that salvation is not works oriented and that the galatians liberty should not be used as an excuse to continue in sin. Jan 09, 2015 verse by verse bible study on through the book of galatians, covering chapter one and verses one to nine by robert breaker. Galatians 1 in all of pauls letters, there is no more passionate defense of the gospel than the letter to the galatians o galatia describes not a city but a region in presentday southern turkey. The main theme of the book of galatians is that we are justified by faith, not by the works of the law. The churches in galatia were comprised of both jewish and gentile converts. But many opponents of paul and proponents of the law would argue that those not under the old testament law would then give in to the impulses of sin so that grace could abound. Our pride starts us to thinking, well, yes, i need a savioryes, im a sinnerbut id rather not feel like such a loser.
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