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The gospel to the Galatians
Paul, an apostle, warns against distorting the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Former persecutor of Christians becomes apostle, preaches in Middle East and beyond.
Paul’s role as an apostle and the relationship between the law and the gospel (3:45)
Paul emphasizes his apostolic commission as a messenger of Yeshua, clarifying the message of the Messianic age.
Paul’s teachings must align with Yeshua’s message in Matthew 5:17-19, otherwise Paul is a false apostle of the Messiah.
The faith of Abraham (Genesis 15:6) is a model of trusting God’s promises — particularly via the Messiah — as the key to entering the Kingdom of Heaven (aka salvation).
Judaism in the first century (10:35)
Paul’s statement about being an apostle of the Messiah is emphasized as a crucial message for understanding the letter.
Dependability in promises is important,
Judaism today has multiple “denominations,” including Orthodox (and subsets such as Hasidism), Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist, with varying beliefs and practices. Similarly, there were several types of belief in Israel in the first century, such as Pharisaism (including “schools” of Hillel and Shammai), Sadducees, Essenes.
Some Jews and Christians argue that the modern state of Israel is illegitimate due to its communist roots and lack of belief in the Messiah. But many Christians and Jews see prophecy and acts of Heaven in the formation and preservation of the modern nation through multiple existential conflicts since its establishment in 1948.
The role of tradition (17:29)
Tradition can be helpful but can also elevate above God’s Word, leading to toxicity.
Biblical teachings and family relationships (23:18)
There are commonalities between the British Commonwealth and the commonwealth of Israel (Ephesians 2:12). They have a shared sovereign and the words of God as a unifying factor.
While English is a common language in the British Commonwealth, there are different tribal languages in Uganda and Kenya that are used for communication, demonstrating the complexity of language barriers in different cultural contexts.
It’s important to hear and read God’s words regularly to grow in faith.
Paul emphasizes familial relationship between heaven and earth in his letters to Galatians.
Galatians 1:6-9: What is distorting the gospel? (30:43)
Paul rebukes those preaching a different gospel, warning of curses for distorting the true message.
Some “influencers” were leading the Galatians away from the true God by teaching a different gospel.
Debate over whether conversion is necessary for salvation in ancient Israel.
Circumcision and its significance in the Bible (37:43)
The importance of circumcision in Jewish tradition and its connection to proselytizing is discussed.
Paul warns against setting boundary markers for salvation in Acts 13:38-41.
Biblical prophecy and new beginnings (42:50)
Habakkuk 1:5; 2:3-4 warn of impending judgment on scoffers, including those rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.
Therefore take heed so that the things spoken of in the prophets may not come upon you. Behold, you scoffers and marvel in perish for I am accomplishing a work in your day’s work, which you will never believe though someone should describe it to you.
Habakkuk 1:5
Paul discusses the concept of one new man and commonwealth of Israel, suggesting a unified body of believers with new members joining and old members leaving towards a common purpose.
Leave behind the old self for new self in Christ (Colossians 3:5-11).
Bridging the gap between God’s realm and humanity through the law and grace (51:27)
The law of Moses cannot free us because it only shows us who God is and what the realm of Heaven is, but we cannot naturally enter that realm.
There’s a difference between the realm of Heaven and our natural realm to a mountain with barriers, highlighting the need to hear the call and feel the call toward the realm of the Creator of heaven and earth.
Torah shows God’s nature, bridging gap between precious offerings and toxic humanity.
The struggle between the law of God and the old self is highlighted in Romans chapter 7, with the realization that the law is holy and good, but the old self cannot compare to God’s standard.
The importance of a new heart and spirit in the New Covenant. 58:58
King David’s downfall from loving God’s law to murder plots and sheep stealing, with prophetic rebuke.
Psalm 51 foreshadows the New Covenant, highlighting the need for a clean heart and mind.
Paul emphasizes that the Good News of the Kingdom of God is for all nations, not just native-born Israel.
Testing spiritual messages and avoiding false doctrine. 1:05:42
Paul warns about false gospel messages from even angels, citing examples of religious movements with alleged angelic proclamations.
Beware of being swayed by flashy presentations and instead emphasize testing spiritual teachings against Scripture.
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