Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. Truth to Learn Faith is strengthened through acts of love, not through acts of obedience to a set of religious rules. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “avails” is ischuō, which...

Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. Truth to Learn Unlike those who think they can earn their righteousness, we eagerly wait for the day of our complete righteousness. Behind the Words “Eagerly wait for” is translated from the Greek word...

Galatians 5:4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. Truth to Learn You cannot be justified by keeping the law, and you cannot lose your salvation by falling from grace. Behind the Words The word translated “estranged” is...

    Galatians 5:3 And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. Truth to Learn No matter how obedient we are to laws, church ordinances, and regulations, we can never repay the debt that we owe to God...

    Galatians 5:2 Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. Truth to Learn Obedience to the Law of Moses (or any other set of rules and regulations) adds nothing to salvation. Behind the Words The word translated “indeed” is eidō...

  Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Truth to Learn Once we are freed from the bondage of church laws and rules we are not to return to that form...