Galatians, A 12-Week Study
Overview
The book of Galatians is one of the apostle Paul’s most impassioned and eloquent letters. It warns Christians of the dangers of both legalism and lawlessness, calling believers to live gospel-shaped lives. In this study, pastor Geoff Ziegler walks readers through the promises, warnings, and gospel declarations found in Galatians. Both accessible and theologically robust, this guide will help Christians find freedom in their identity as God’s adopted children.
Top Highlights
“During the centuries years leading up to the coming of Christ, God’s people believed that the only way to experience God’s saving blessings was by becoming a part of ethnic Israel and placing oneself under the law of Moses. This understanding was upended when Peter was sent by God to proclaim the gospel to Cornelius, a Roman centurion (Acts 10). Ten years later, when Paul writes this letter, there remains a significant amount of confusion regarding how a person enters the family of God. What is required to become an heir to the promises of blessing that God made to Abraham? What place do Gentiles have in God’s redemptive plan for humanity? These questions lie near the center of the controversy addressed in Galatians.” (Page 8)
“Following Paul’s subsequent departure, other teachers have arisen who have brought considerable confusion. Motivated in part by a desire to win the favor of Jewish leaders and avoid being persecuted by them (6:12–13), these teachers have sought to persuade the Galatian Christians that individuals are not full members of God’s people until they join the Jews in observing the requirements of the Old Testament law (referred to in Galatians as ‘works of the law’).” (Page 9)
“He writes this passionate letter to persuade them that they must resist the influence of these teachers and return to their previous way of faith.” (Page 9)
“Paul cannot afford to soften his words to spare their feelings: the path they are on is a path of destruction.” (Page 13)
“the only truly good news is the apostolic message that has come to us in the Scriptures from Jesus” (Page 17)
- Title: Galatians, A 12-Week Study
- Author: Geoff Ziegler
- Series: Knowing the Bible
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2015
- Logos Release Date: 2018
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Galatians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Galatians › Study and teaching; Bible. N.T. Galatians › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- ISBNs: 9781433543029, 9781433543050, 9781433543036, 9781433543043, 1433543028, 1433543052, 1433543036, 1433543044
- Resource ID: LLS:GLTNS12WKST
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:16:22Z