The Letters
- When
- c. AD 48–55
- Written by
- Paul
- Chapters
- 6
The big idea
Paul defends the gospel of grace: we are justified by faith in Christ, not by the works of the law, and set free to walk by the Spirit.
Themes
- Life in the Spirit
- Justification by faith
- Freedom in Christ
- Sons of God
Memory verse
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Key passages
- 1:6–9No other gospel
- 2:20Christ lives in me
- 3:28All one in Christ
- 5:1Stand fast
- 5:22–23The fruit of the Spirit
Links to other Scripture
- Genesis 15:6Abraham believed God
- Habakkuk 2:4The just shall live
- Acts 15The council of Jerusalem
- Romans 8:14–17The Spirit of adoption
Read the text
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Notes from
Chapters
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Journal prompts
Keep a journal or notebook for your study. Write your answers there, in your own words.
- Where do you see Christ in this book?
- Paul says, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live.” What would it mean to live as if that were true?
- The Galatians were tempted to add rules to grace. Where do you add rules to your own faith?
- Read the fruit of the Spirit (5:22 to 23). Which one do you most want to grow, and where could it begin today?
- In one sentence, this book is about…