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Galatians 1:8-17 (view passage online)
Paul powerfully defends his authority by explaining that his gospel came directly from Jesus Christ, not from any human source. His dramatic conversion from a persecutor of the church to a preacher of grace led others to glorify God for his transformation.
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Galatians 1:1-10 (view passage online)
Paul expresses his shock that the Galatians are so quickly abandoning the true gospel for a distorted message. He stresses that his priority is to please God, not people, and issues a strong curse on anyone who preaches a different gospel.
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Galatians 1:1-5 (view passage online)
The gospel is not a self-improvement plan but a divine rescue mission. According to God’s will, Jesus Christ gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the bondage of this present evil age.
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Galatians 1:1-10 (view passage online)
God’s Word is the ultimate source of truth, which is essential for Christian living and spiritual warfare. Truth sanctifies us, sets us free, and equips us to take our thoughts captive and walk in the light.
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Galatians 1:11-23 (view passage online)
Paul received his gospel by a direct revelation from Jesus Christ, not from men. He describes his former conduct in Judaism and his dramatic conversion to encourage others. Believers must remember what God has done, glorify Him for it, and put off the old to put on the new.