Paul wrote the book of Galatians to Christians who were tempted to add good works to the gospel. Although we might not want to admit it, adding to the gospel is a great temptation for us too. So be encouraged as Peter Mead takes us through these devotions, be reminded that Christ is everything, and that the gospel is all we need for our lives now in Jesus.
What is the book of Galatians about? Watch this overview video, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Galatians, Paul challenges the Galatian Christians to stop allowing controversial Torah observances to divide their church's congregation.
Galatians was addressed to a number of churches in the region of Galatia, where Paul had traveled on one of his missionary journeys. He wrote this important letter from a place of deep passion as well as frustration.
Listen to scholar N.T. Wright discuss the Apostle Paul and gain a greater understanding of his background and writings in the New Testament.
While full of theological import, Paul’s letter to the Galatians also captures and memorializes a significant moment in the early history of Christianity. This commentary from N. T. Wright offers a theological interpretation of Galatians that never loses sight of the political concerns of its historical context.