Beware of False Gospels
Before we explore verses 13 to 26 of chapter 5, it's important to contextualize them by looking at verses 1 to 6 first (as well as verses 7 to 12). Although it may seem that Paul is arguing against legalism here, he is actually advocating for the unity of the body of Christ in Galatia by reemphasizing the true Gospel. The believers there were being scattered by a false gospel that undermines the true Gospel by persuading them to get circumcised (i.e., to convert to Judaism). For Paul, this implies that there is something lacking in the work of Christ. This cannot be! In Christ, through the…
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