06 Why the Cross is Enough to Save You (Galatians 3:1-14)
In Galatians 3, Paul begins a series of five arguments for justification by faith. In the first two, Paul argues from experience and from the plain teaching of Scripture.
goodness, agathósuné, G19
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for goodness, agathósuné, G19.
My solution to the Great Pastor Resignation
A national survey revealed that 42% of pastors considered quitting and many already have. Here’s how one church avoided that problem.
05 Did Jesus Die for Nothing? (Galatians 2:11-21)
Galatians 2:11-21: Paul includes rebuking Peter as part of his defense. Paul could rebuke Peter because they had the same view of the gospel. This incident serves two purposes: 1) it furthers Paul’s claim that he and the apostles teach the same gospel; and 2) it introduces this issue of whether gentile believers must keep the law.
kindness, chréstotés, G5544
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for kindness, chréstotés, G5544.
04 Why God Does Not Recruit Superheroes (Galatians 2:1-10)
Fourteen years after his conversion, Paul went to Jerusalem to consult with the other apostles. They added nothing to his understanding and gave him the right hand of fellowship.
patience, makrothumia, G3115
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for patience, makrothumia, G3115.
August 2023 Reflections
WitW: Galatians started and we’ve already finished chapter 1.
03 When Faithful Service Looks Like Failure (Galatians 1:11-24)
Paul argues he received his gospel first-hand as a revelation from the risen Lord. His lack of contact with the other apostles proves the divine origin of his understanding.
joy, chara G5479
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for joy, chara, G5479.
02 How to Recognize the True Gospel (Galatians 1:1-10)
In Galatians 1:1-10, Paul opens his letter by defending his authority and his gospel. He argues you can recognize the true gospel by its source and its substance.
tutor, paidagógos, G3807
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for tutor, paidagógos, G3807.
About the Author
Krisan Marotta is a Bible teacher and host of Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.