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.
Galatians 3:1-14 The Way to God
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goodness, agathósuné, G19
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for goodness, agathósuné, G19.
Small Group Dynamics: The Rule of “In”
In new groups, participants often seek connections through icebreaker questions. How we respond impacts the future community. I’ve learned to employ what I call the “Rule of In”.
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.
Galatians 2:11-21 Did Jesus die for nothing?
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.
Example: Discipleship Survey Sample
Most women’s ministries offer a discipleship program at some point. While there is no “one size fits all” model for how to implement discipleship, here are some ideas to help you get started.
Galatians 2:1-10 Nothing but the Truth
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.
Galatians 1:11-24 A Message from God
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.