August 2025

READ: Gal. 6:14–18: But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation. And as many as walk according to this […]

READ: Gal. 6:11–14a: …But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ… Paul is bringing his letter to a close. He notes that he wrote this section with his own hand—not dictated it to someone else. He wrote it in large letters (possibly capital letters?). Apparently, Paul wants

READ: Gal. 6:9–10: …And let us not grow weary while doing good… Doing good to your neighbor. That requires a spiritual attitude in which the Spirit can work. It involves a struggle with yourself, with your own ego. You often have to overcome something within yourself: sacrifice, extra effort. The key questions are: Why are

READ: Gal. 6:7–8: …whatever a man sows, that he will also reap… “Do not be deceived; God is not mocked!” These are words addressed to the churches of Jesus Christ in Galatia during Paul’s time. Words meant for us too! As an apostle of Christ, Paul finds it necessary to use such sharp words. “Do

READ: Gal. 6:3–6: … But let each one examine his own work … Let no one feel superior, as though he is better or more important than others. No one is their own standard, and no one is called to judge others. It is of utmost importance to test yourself according to God’s Word—not superficially,

READ: Gal. 6:1–2: … Bear one another’s burdens … Paul now addresses the church with words of brotherly admonition: brothers! The church is, after all, God’s household, in which we are connected to one another to live out the communion of saints in unity of true faith. Mutual interaction must include gentleness, even when you

READ: Gal. 5:24–26: … those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh … The fruits of the Spirit are not obtained in a legalistic manner. Nor are they unreachable ideals in this world. They follow from prayer for the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Then, even in this life, there can be the

READ: Gal. 5:19–23: Now the works of the flesh are evident… those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. … But the fruit of the Spirit… Against such there is no law. Opposed to “being under the law” is not “being without law,” but “walking by the Spirit.” Opposed to “works

READ: Gal. 5:13–18: … For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh … you are not under the law. The gratitude of being a free child of God by grace in Christ certainly does not mean that the law no longer has a role. The law still has a very

READ: Gal. 5:7–12: … that those … would even cut themselves off! Before the arrival of the Judaizers, the Galatians were doing so well: their life of faith aligned with God’s Word. But now that has changed. They are letting go of the Gospel, and therefore this doctrine does not come from Christ but from