Bible Verse Lookup

The scope of the Apostle’s vision goes beyond Jewish law. It includes every law, belief system, and human effort that puts man at the center of his own destiny, as his own savior. Paul consistently and gently reminds the Galatians that salvation only comes through faith in Christ, not through the Law, because “no one will be justified by observing the law” (16). Only faith in Christ reveals and allows us to experience, on one hand, our sinful condition, and on the other, God’s forgiving love and gift. Ultimately, setting aside debates and arguments, Paul lets the new life within him speak, with one of his most profound and daring expressions: “crucified with Christ… I no longer live, but Christ lives in me” (19f).