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Galatians INTRODUCTION Paul’s letter was directed to churches in the Roman province of Galatia, founded during his first missionary journey. These churches were soon visited by men from Jerusalem who denied Paul’s apostolic authority. The “Judaizers” insisted that to be saved a Christian must be subject to Jewish Law and adopt a Jewish lifestyle. Grace,Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

OCTOBER 29 Reading 302 CHRIST IN US 2 Corinthians 12–13“He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. For to be sure, He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives in God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him to serve you”Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

OCTOBER 28 Reading 301 PAUL’S APOSTLESHIP 2 Corinthians 10–11 “ ‘Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.’ For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends” (2 Cor. 10:17–18).The differences between true and false servants of God are surprising. Overview Paul further explained hisContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

OCTOBER 27 Reading 300 NEW COVENANT GIVING 2 Corinthians 8–9 “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7).God wants the giver, then the gift. Overview Paul reminded the Corinthians of the Macedonians’ generosity (8:1–7), and urgedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

OCTOBER 26 Reading 299 CARING IN MINISTRY 2 Corinthians 6–7 “We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. . . . As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also” (2 Cor. 6:11, 13).To minister effectively, we must do so in love. Overview Paul expressedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”