Category: Galatians 1

Galatians 1:24 And they glorified God in me. Truth to Learn Legalism glorifies self, but a life of faith is totally submitted to God and gives Him all the glory and praise. Behind the Words The word translated “they glorified” is from the Greek word doxadzō which is a form...

Galatians 1:23 But they were hearing only, "He who formerly persecuted us now preaches the faith which he once tried to destroy." Truth to Learn God can change even the most hardened opponent of Christianity into a beacon of the gospel message. Behind the Words The words translated “they were...

Galatians 1:22 And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea which were in Christ. Truth to Learn The truth about God comes only from the Bible. We all need to be reading and studying it daily. Behind the Words The words “I was unknown” are from the...

Galatians 1:21 Afterward I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia. Truth to Learn Every Christian can benefit from encouragement and guidance given by an older, more mature saint. Meaning Explained In the previous verses Paul has been writing about the early years of his Christianity and his ministry....

Galatians 1:20 (Now concerning the things which I write to you, indeed, before God, I do not lie.) Truth to Learn There are times when it is appropriate to swear an oath and there are times when it is not. Behind the Words The expression, “before God, I do not...

. Galatians 1:19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord's brother. Truth to Learn While Paul was meeting with Peter he also saw the Apostle James. Meaning Explained In the previous verse Paul told us that three years after his conversion he went up to...

Galatians 1:18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and remained with him fifteen days. Truth to Learn Paul preached the gospel message for three years before he sought the fellowship of the other Apostles. He didn’t need their teaching because he had been taught...

Galatians 1:17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus. Truth to Learn We need to let God lead us in using the unique talents and training He has given us. Meaning Explained Paul...

Galatians 1:16 to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood, Truth to Learn God has a plan for each person in the body of Christ and He will reveal that plan to us, if we...

Galatians 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, Truth to Learn We have been called by God to serve Him. Behind the Words The word translated “separated” is a form of the Greek word aphoridzō which is a...

  Galatians 1:14 And I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries in my own nation, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers. Truth to Learn Religious zeal is good, but only if applied to the God’s truth. Behind the Words The word translated “contemporaries” (translated...

Galatians 1:13 For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it. Truth to Learn Sometimes those who hate Christians the most become vibrant witnesses for faith in Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “Conduct” is translated...

Galatians 1:12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn The gospel message which Paul so faithfully preached came from God, not from man. Meaning Explained Paul now informs the Galatian Christians that the...

Galatians 1:11 But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. Truth to Learn The gospel truth is not of man or angel, it is divinely given. Behind the Words The words “make known” are translated from gnōridzō which...

Galatians 1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ. Truth to Learn Our focus in our faith walk should not be to please others, it should be to...

  Galatians 1:9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. Truth to Learn The gospel message does not change with time. It is the same message today that it was...

Galatians 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. Truth to Learn The gospel message does not change with time. It is the same message today that it was in the...

Galatians 1:7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. Truth to Learn The gospel (good news) about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ has absolutely nothing to do with obeying rules or laws. Behind the Words As in...

Galatians 1:6 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, Truth to Learn There is only one true gospel message and it is about salvation by grace alone. Behind the Words It is interesting to...

Galatians 1:5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn One day God will receive praise and glory from all of creation, and it will last eternally. Behind the Words The word translated “glory” is the Greek word, doxa which is the noun form of the verb...

Galatians 1:4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, Truth to Learn Jesus freely gave his life in perfect submission to God the Father as payment for our sins and as an...

  Galatians 1:3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Peace only comes from God, and it is bestowed on us only through His infinite grace. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek word charis, which is derived...

  Galatians 1:2 and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Truth to Learn We all need to learn about doctrinal error so we can spot it and resist it in any church. Behind the Words The word translated “brethren” is adelphos, which is made...

  Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), Truth to Learn All who are Christian are thus through the grace of God. He has called us to serve Him and we must...