Galatians 6:18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Truth to Learn There is no excuse now for being caught-up in legalistic practices in our communion with and worship of God. Behind the Words The word translated “grace” is the Greek noun charis,...

Galatians 6:17 From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Truth to Learn We should all display the evidence of our salvation and be proud to be identified with Christ. Behind the Words “From now on” is translated...

  Galatians 6:16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. Truth to Learn Peace and mercy are upon those who walk by faith. Behind the Words The opening words of this verse “as many as” are...

Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation. Truth to Learn Our attempts to cause, or secure, salvation are a waste of effort. Behind the Words The word translated “avails” is the verb ischuō, which means “to have force” or “to exercise...

  Galatians 6:14 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. Truth to Learn It is not foolish to give up all that could be gained in this...

Galatians 6:13 For not even those who are circumcised keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. Truth to Learn Our boasting should be in the Lord, not in anything we have done. Behind the Words The word translated “keep” is...

Galatians 6:12 As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these would compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. Truth to Learn Outward show and ritualistic practices are hollow and worthless. Behind the Words “Desire” is...

Galatians 6:11 See with what large letters I have written to you with my own hand! Truth to Learn Personal example is the best proof of any belief. Behind the Words The words translated “what large” are from the Greek word pēlikos, meaning “how great” or “how large.” It is...

Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Truth to Learn Doing good deeds for others, especially other Christians, should not be an occasional event, it should be continual. Behind the Words There are two...

Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Truth to Learn Doing good for others is not easy and may seem to go unnoticed by anyone, but God sees it all. Behind the Words...