The First Of The Four Steps

Galatians 3:27 - 29 is an important text for gentiles and non-jews. The reason why it’s so important is that it talks about how anyone can be one with god and that you don 't have to be jewish to become a christian.

Wacaster’s book, which is (as the title suggests) centered on Paul’s epistle to the Galatians, is very obviously intended to the common-level, “average” audience. Wacaster does not delve into complex conversations of textual variants, manuscript discrepancies, and disputations of authorship, nor does he use vocabulary or phraseology that is above the understanding of most individuals. Rather, Wacaster is simple, straightforward, and effective in communicating his points on the wonderful book of Galatians. With many commentaries that are written at a graduate and scholarly level, a more basic approach is much appreciated and needed.

Paul became an advocate for the inclusion of the Gentiles among the ‘true’ followers of Christianity. Until this moment in history, Jewish Christians believed that non-Jews had to convert to Judaism and follow the law like them, which included many dietary restrictions and circumcision. Gentiles who worship in the synagogue but did not convert were only

The church in Rome, once so prone to lose sight of their high calling in Christ, had developed strength of Christ character. Their words and acts revealed the transforming power of the grace of God. With clearness and power Paul presents the doctrine of justification by Faith in Christ alone. Paul heart’s desire and prayer for his people the Jews were that they might be saved he now sets forth the great principle of the gospel that salvation is only through faith in Christ as Jesus says “if you love me keep my commandments”. Therefore it is not by works that we are saved nor by relations or titles nor anything but only through Christ who is the “Way the Truth and the Life”.

The Hebrews are a Covenant oriented demographic. Their holy book is the Torah and as defined by God for the Torah there are six Covenants to follow these would include: Abrahamic, Mosaic, Priestly, Davidic, and the New Covenant. The main question pertains to the fact of how faithful were the Hebrews And God to these Covenants. Another thought is to how did these Covenants separate the Hebrews from their surrounding neighbors? Can these covenants be applied to daily life and resound on a personal level in 2016 as well?I firmly believe that the covenants can provide a peace of mind for those that are willing to accept the Scriptures and apply them to be a more ethical and morally sound person.

The book of Galatians was written for the simple reason to clear up the truth of the gospel. Shortly after Paul left the church of Galatia, an unknown person or ‘people’ came to the church and led them to believe otherwise. The church of Galatia, being brand new was thrown off by the idea that they were living an immoral life, and immediately changed what they were doing to fit what the people or persons taught this. The thought of having the

In the 4th chapter leading up to the 5th chapter of this book of Thessalonians which the essay entails to be watchful of the Lord. The Lord had an expectation or a calling upon the Thessalonica. Which were to remain holy in their lives and pure of any sexual sin 4:3 (NLT). God knew that the church will be tempted to sin by harming or cheating each other, so Paul had to tell the church that if they were to sin, they were rejecting God and his laws. Paul writes to them that whomever were against the will of God, then God will punish those sinners accordingly. Paul writes the church to tell them to continue to live the way they were living for they were pleasing God in their actions, as well showing the unbelievers that they are respectable people of God.

Hello everybody, I’m Father Dean Baker and this homily will focus on the passage of Galatians 3: 26-29 which is a part of the epistle of Paul to the Galatians. This text conveys a gospel message of followers continuing and living their life through the grace of god while expressing the importance of equality. Today I will be explaining and outlining the three worlds of the text evident in this passage. We start with the world behind the text. The geographical location of Galatia was a Roman region in Asia Minor, which is near modern day Turkey.

Throughout the history of the world, God has been working to bring humanity back to him. Due to the loss of constant communion in the fall, God set forth multiple promises to eventually establish his eternal Kingdom, the New Testament, is the culmination of these promises. The Gospels are the most specific in how Jesus Christ fulfilled the covenants God made with Abraham and David. More importantly he is the fulfillment of the new covenant, which washes away sin and brings humanity back into communion with God. What is modeled in the Gospels is reaffirmed in Acts, by the way the church is to function according to the culmination of the Covenants. Acts begins to reveal the great mystery that is the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s covenant. Paul’s Epistles take the culmination a step further and defend the idea that the fulfillment of God’s covenants does not just affect the people of Israel, but the Gentiles as well. The General epistles teach that the people are no longer bound by the mosaic covenant since the New Covenant was fulfilled via Jesus Christ. Yet practice of the law is still an important factor of the Christian life style even if superseded by the New Covenant. Revelation shows that covenants are leading up to the lord’s victory and salvation of his people. The sins of the Jews and Gentiles are washed away by Jesus the blood of the lamb so in reality the battle is already won because of the New Covenants fulfillment in Jesus. It is clear from

The New Covenant was the hope of Israel. They would have to endure years of bondage and discipline because of their disobedience. Jeremiah wrote, “All your lovers have forgotten you, they do not seek; for I have wounded you with the wound of an enemy, with the punishment of a cruel one, because your iniquity is great and your sins are numerous” (Jer. 30: 14). It was not because God wanted to punish Israel, but it was there continued disobedience, as well as their rejection of the Messiah. “The new covenant, foretold by the prophet Jeremiah, explains how God’s people Israel will enjoy the kingdom blessings. It is through a regenerated heart.”

Paul is referring to the laws that specify what people should do like not giving into shameful lust or being filled with wickedness. Knowing the faith of God is only half the battle though. As mentioned in Romans 1, the people knew of God's knowledge but still participated in acts against Him. Because of this, they were given over to their sins by God. If they decided to again acknowledge God's decree however, they would then be allowed back into the faith.

The following illustrates the four steps of the Interpretive Journey for New Testament Letters in Duvall and Hays Journey into God's Word: Your Guide

Galatians 3:15-29 presents us with Paul Still centering his arguments on the biblical story he knows and scripture, he now seeks to show that God 's promise to Abraham, and that the doctrine he speaks of supports the defence, that justification is by faith apart from the works of the law.

The fourth and final motif considered is the church. As Jesus calls his first disciples to follow him (Matthew 4:18-21) drawing a parallel with God’s calling of Israel as His people. God’s establishment of the

As I have learned about my Christian faith, I have always wondered why Christianity does not fall more in line with the Judaism, their traditions, and their celebration of their festivals. The Bible calls the Israelites God’s chosen people, and throughout the Old Testament He shows His love for them by the way He led them by a pillar of smoke by day and by a pillar of fire at night. Comparing the old covenant to the new covenant, the Bible says “not like the covenant that I made with their ancestors on the day I took them by their hands to lead them out of the land of Egypt. I disregarded them, says the Lord, because they did not continue in My covenant” (Hebrews 8:9, Holman Christian Standard Bible), then states in Hebrews 8:10 “But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws into their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be My people”. These verses answered some of the questions on why Christianity didn’t follow the same traditions as in Judaism religion. While comparing the Old Testament to the New testament it becomes clear why Christians are different.