Galatians 5 - 6

Do Not Fall From Grace

Paul continues his exhortation to the Galatians with his comparison of law and grace.  In chapter 5 he explains that those who accept circumcision (as prescribed by the Law) as a way to find favor with God will be sorely disappointed. Christ is only interested in salvation by grace through faith.  Paul warns that if a person accepts and tries to live according to one element of the law, that person is responsible for ALL the law - which is impossible to obey every minute of every day.  Thus, once a person accepts salvation through the grace of Jesus Christ, then they are free from the Law.

He continues to warn the Galatians against listening to false teachers.  These are people who appear to be interested in a person's spiritual welfare but are actually only interested in bettering themselves and in making themselves appear spiritual.  They are looking for converts to their own doctrine and message. They are looking for trophies to display before their friends and competitors and not looking for converts to Jesus Christ.  Paul sternly exhorts the Galatians to ignore this dangerous teaching.

May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.