Galatians

The apostle Paul writes to the churches of Galatia, expressing concern that they are turning away from the true gospel and towards the law. He shares his personal history, including his conversion through a revelation of Jesus Christ, and emphasizes that his gospel is from Christ, not men. Paul recounts his visit to Jerusalem, where he was given the right hands of fellowship to preach to the Gentiles, and confronts Peter for withdrawing from eating with Gentiles. The Galatians are rebuked for turning away from faith in Christ and towards the law, and Paul explains that Christ has redeemed believers from the curse of the law. He uses the allegory of Abraham's two sons to illustrate the two covenants, and asserts that believers are children of the promise, not of the bondwoman. Paul urges the Galatians to live by faith and walk in the Spirit, producing love, joy, and other virtues, and warns against returning to bondage by trying to follow the law. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of spiritual restoration, bearing one another's burdens, and fulfilling the law of Christ.