As We Enter the Book of Galatians

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Summary:
Paul opens his letter by introducing himself as an apostle whose commission did not originate from any human source or appointment, but came through Jesus Christ and God the Father—the One who raised Jesus from the dead. Writing together with the fellow believers who are with him, Paul addresses the congregations in Galatia. He greets them with a blessing of grace and peace that he traces back to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. He then immediately frames the heart of the gospel message he proclaims: Jesus willingly gave himself for sins in order to rescue his people from the present evil age, carrying out the will and purpose of God the Father. The opening closes by directing honor and glory to God forever.
 
Teaching:
Today, verses 3 and 5 are declarations. The reason these declarations appear repeatedly is that they somewhat foreshadow what will come later. Paul speaks strongly to the churches in Galatia. He wants to deliver an even clearer message. There is a tension in First and Second Corinthians, and Galatians carries a different kind of tension and content. Each book of Scripture has its own distinctive tension. If we read in a relaxed, loosened state - without sensing that tension - nothing really comes through.

And all Scripture - especially letters like these - cannot help but be tense, because they address the problems of the recipients. So let’s receive Galatians with a sense of the issues at stake.

Excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Lee, Feb 12, 2026
Galatians 1:1-5