Galatians Archive

  • Does the Law (Torah) of God lead to bondage? Messianic Jews and non-Jews are often about Galatians 4, since the dominant interpretation of this chapter is that the Law (Torah) of God leads to bondage.But is that what these verses mean? Brad Scott explains.

    FAQ: What about Galatians 4:21-31?: The Allegory of Hagar and Sarah | by Brad Scott

    Posted on April 9, 2013 | 1 Comment
    Does the Law (Torah) of God lead to bondage? Messianic Jews and non-Jews are often about Galatians 4, since the dominant interpretation of this chapter is that the Law (Torah) of God leads to bondage.But is that what these verses mean? Brad Scott explains.

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  • Marcion was an early Christian bishop who taught that the entire Old Testament should be rejected, and that Paul was the only apostle that could be trusted. Is the ghost of Marcion still at large in the Church today? Are Paul's letters given more authority then the rest of the Scriptures? Daniel Botkin explains:

    The Ghost of Marcion: What Paul’s Letters Really Say | by Daniel Botkin

    Posted on January 24, 2013 | 16 Comments
    Marcion was an early Christian bishop who taught that the entire Old Testament should be rejected, and that Paul was the only apostle that could be trusted. Is the ghost of Marcion still at large in the Church today? Are Paul's letters given more authority then the rest of the Scriptures? Daniel Botkin explains:

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  • What is your understanding of Galatians 3:23-25. 'But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.'

    FAQ: What About Galatians 3:23-25? | by Daniel Botkin

    Posted on August 2, 2012 | 12 Comments
    What is your understanding of Galatians 3:23-25. 'But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.'

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  • Have you heard it said that Paul taught against keeping some of God's commandments (like circumcision?). Or have you been told that Paul was a false apostle because he did away with some of God's commandments? Ariel HaNaviy gives some of the critical historical background on these issues:

    What’s Bothering Paul? | by Ariel benLyman HaNaviy

    Posted on July 18, 2012 | 4 Comments
    Have you heard it said that Paul taught against keeping some of God's commandments (like circumcision?). Or have you been told that Paul was a false apostle because he did away with some of God's commandments? Ariel HaNaviy gives some of the critical historical background on these issues:

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  • Historically, the book of Galatians has misled Christian commentators due largely to the technical discussions of biblical topics ranging from circumcision, to the Torah, to freedom in Christ. A contextual study of Galatians will help to unravel the letter for both Christians and Jews.

    Exegeting Galatians | by Ariel ben-Lyman HaNaviy

    Posted on January 28, 2011 | 6 Comments
    Historically, the book of Galatians has misled Christian commentators due largely to the technical discussions of biblical topics ranging from circumcision, to the Torah, to freedom in Christ. A contextual study of Galatians will help to unravel the letter for both Christians and Jews.

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