Category: Galatians

26 for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. Setting the Scene for Galatians 3:26 In the setting of Galatians chapter 3, we find a diverse group of believers gathered together in a bustling marketplace in the ancient city of Galatia. Among them are Jews and Gentiles, men and women, slaves…

11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running or had…

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, Setting the Scene for Galatians 5:19 In Galatians chapter 5, the apostle Paul is writing to the churches in Galatia, addressing the issue of living by the Spirit versus living by the flesh. As he delves into the works of the flesh,…

1 I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. 3 In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to…

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Setting the Scene for Galatians 5:22-23 The scene in Galatians 5:22-23 is set in a small gathering of early Christians in the city of Galatia. The group consists of believers…

28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Setting the Scene for Galatians 3:28 In the bustling city of Antioch, a diverse group of believers has gathered for a Bible study session in a cozy upper…

17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. Setting the Scene for Galatians 5:17 In the bustling city of Antioch, a group of early…

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Setting the Scene for Galatians 5:22 In the setting of Galatians chapter 5, we find a group of early Christians gathered together in a small house church in the city of Galatia. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps,…

21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Setting the Scene for Galatians 5:21 In Galatians chapter 5, the apostle Paul is writing to the churches in Galatia, addressing the issue of living by…

7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Setting the Scene for Galatians 6:7 In Galatians chapter 6, the apostle Paul is writing a letter to the churches in Galatia, addressing various issues and providing guidance on how to live as followers of Christ. In…