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NOVEMBER 1 Reading 305 CHRISTIAN FREEDOM Galatians 5–6 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Gal. 5:1).The Christian is freed from the Law in order to become righteous through Christ. Overview Law and grace are conflictingContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

OCTOBER 31 Reading 304 FAITH AND LAW Galatians 3–4 “If a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law. But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might beContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Galatians OCTOBER 30 Reading 303 PAUL’S GOSPEL Galatians 1–2 “The Gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ” (Gal. 1:11–12).God validates the Gospel, not the church or any group of men.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

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”