Free in Christ: The Message of Galatians

by Edgar Andrews

Publisher:

Evangelical Press

, 1996

Overview

Paul's epistle to the Galatians can be summarized by one simple question: What is the gospel? What is the real gospel, as opposed to false gospels, or (to use Paul's own terminology) perverted gospels? One recent commentator has written, "Historically, Galatians has been foundation for many forms of Christian doctrine, proclamation, and practice. And it remains true today to say that how one understands the issues and teaching of Galatians determines in large measure what kind of theology is espoused, what kind of message is proclaimed, and what kind of lifestyle is practiced."

This commentary by Edgar Andrews on the book of Galatians is a clear, concise, and practical exposition of the Apostle Paul's great letter. Dr. Andrews addresses the massive issues of the book of Galatians with a clarity and relevance that will be appreciated by all those who have an interest in promoting the true Gospel of Christ. This timely book will enable readers to define the gospel clearly and biblically and to recognize the dangerous errors and trends developing in the evangelical church today.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Notice that the fruits of the Spirit are attitudes that control and dictate actions, rather than the actions themselves. Thus the believer’s manner of life flows from a genuine inner principle, not from adherence to an external law.” (Page 298)

“The Holy Spirit indwells believers and guides them in their thinking, their attitudes and their behaviour.” (Page 290)

“This simple statement conveys a profound truth. The outward conduct of the believer is to be dictated and controlled by an inward, spiritual principle. It is not to be dictated by external laws, social conventions, herd instinct, peer pressure, the expectations of others, or the fear of what people will think. Nor will it be controlled by the sinful desires of the old Adamic nature. Instead, the true child of God is ‘led by the Spirit’ (Rom. 8:14; Gal. 5:18).” (Pages 289–290)

“The central theme of the epistle is freedom in Christ, which is the birthright of every believer. Through faith in Christ, he has been delivered from the bondage and condemnation of the law and from the power of sin. He is free also to enjoy all that Christ has purchased, now and eternally, for his people by his death and resurrection. This freedom is mediated by the Holy Spirit through regeneration, union with Christ and adoption as a child of God.” (Pages 7–8)

“The believer in Christ will avoid sin, but he will do so, not out of submission to the old covenant, but because he has died and risen again with Christ (Rom. 6:3–7).” (Page 109)

Praise for the Print Edition

This is must reading for those whose chief concern is to preach Christ and him crucified. I highly recommend this book to pastors and lay people alike.

—Robert L. Dickie, pastor in Michigan

Product Details

• Title: Free in Christ: The Message of Galatians
• Author: Edgar Andrews
• Publisher: Evangelical Press
• Series: Welwyn Commentary Series
• Publication Date: 1996
• Pages: 320

About Edgar Andrews

Edgar Andrews is emeritus professor of materials at the University of London and an international expert on the science of large molecules. In 1967 he set up the Department of Materials at Queen Mary College, University of London, and served both as its head and later as the dean of engineering. He has published well over 100 scientific research papers and books, together with two Bible commentaries and various works on science and religion and on theology.