Final Things

With Session #8, we come to the end of our study in the book of Galatians.  Good news: there will be no final exam!  In this final session we will look at the four exhortations Paul gives the churches of Galatian as he brings this letter to a close.  Since this might be the earliest written letter in… Continue reading Final Things

Life in the Spirit

If we are not under any kind of law, how are we supposed to function as believers on a day-to-day basis?  If we are under grace, does that mean we can do anything we want and still be in the right relationship with God?  In Session #7, we are going to take a good look at the… Continue reading Life in the Spirit

The Holy Spirit

I made a mistake.  I told you in Session #1 of our study in the book of Galatians that there were two main themes.  That is true in the first four chapters.  But beginning in Chapter 5 Paul introduces a critically important topic.  If we are not under Law, how do we act under Grace?  The answer is found in… Continue reading The Holy Spirit

Back to School

OK.  Vacation is over.  Time to get back to school!  In Session #5 of our study, Paul advises the Galatians to “Consider Abraham.”  Of course, Abraham is the father of the Jewish nation.  In Abraham’s first encounter with God, he is told to leave his father and home and head to the place God will show him.  He is also promised… Continue reading Back to School