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...