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Articles for tag: Galatians
July 26, 2021
Aug. 1 | Which Gospel?
With the churches of Galatia, Paul squared off against doctrinal defection. The gospel that came from heaven cannot be improved. Adding to it or subtracting from it totally dilutes it.
September 7, 2020
How to Have a Good Fight (Sept. 13 Lesson Application)
This “Application“ column goes with the Bible Lesson for Sept. 13, 2020: “Fight” (1 Timothy 1:12-19; 6:11-16) ________ By David Faust Ironically, it was a fighter who informed us that peace is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). Paul compared himself to a boxer throwing punches (1 Corinthians 9:26). He saw the Christian life as a battle against dark spiritual powers (Ephesians 6:12). As death approached, he said, “I have fought the good fight” (2 Timothy 4:7). Not all fights are good. Some are petty or even humorous. The author Kevin Leman quips, “My wife and I live in
February 22, 2020
How Paul Used the Social Media of His Time
By Jon Weatherly Would the apostle Paul use today’s social media? After all, it is filled with triviality, gossip, cruelty, divisiveness, indecency, blasphemy, and “fake news.” When videos of cats wearing shark suits and riding Roombas may be the least evil thing on social media, how can we imagine Christ’s apostle engaging in such an environment? When a person uses social media for what they consider a noble purpose, still it can backfire. Consider the case of Adam Smith in 2012 in Tucson, Arizona. One particular day, Smith filmed his interaction with a fast-food employee. Smith wanted to make a
June 6, 2019
Whatever Happened to Pentecost Sunday?
All will agree that Pentecost, as described in Acts 2, is foundational to the church. Now, here is an observation (not an accusation): We don’t write or talk about Pentecost as much we used to. It’s true both for our magazine and our churches. The index for Christian Standard’s first 100 years shows there were well over 200 articles about Pentecost published during that time. W.E. Sweeney’s keynote address at the 1929 North American Christian Convention was “The Challenge of Pentecost.” A dozen articles about Pentecost were published during 1930, a year in which the 1,900th anniversary of the birth
February 20, 2012
Lesson for Feb. 26, 2012: Bearing the Fruit of Redemption (Galatians 5:2 6:18)
Paul’s teaching in Galatians 5–6 shows how the Holy Spirit shapes Christian character, fellowship, personal responsibility, and perseverance through the fruit of the Spirit and the law of Christ.
February 13, 2012
Lesson for Feb. 19, 2012: Inheriting Abrahams Promise (Galatians 3:15 5:1)
Paul explains how God's promise to Abraham points to Christ, why the law served a temporary purpose, and how believers become God's children and heirs through faith in Christ.
February 6, 2012
Lesson for Feb. 12, 2012: Blessed with Abraham (Galatians 3:1-14)
Paul uses the Galatians’ experience and the example of Abraham to show that righteousness and God’s promised blessing come through faith in Christ, not through keeping the Old Testament law.
January 30, 2012
Lesson for Feb. 5, 2012: Justified by Faith in Christ (Galatians 1, 2)
Paul’s teaching in Galatians 2 shows why Jews and Gentiles alike are justified through faith in Christ and what it means for believers to be crucified with Christ.
April 2, 2011
Travel Light
Neal Windham urges churches to travel light, rethink debt and facilities, and embrace a new kingdom economy marked by generosity, flexibility, and mission-focused restraint.
