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This or That

How to find wisdom in a world of extremes through the book of Galatians.

Weekly Lineup

Week 1

The Problem with “This or That” Thinking

Gal 1:6–10

Sermon

Week 2

Condemnation Vs. Compassion

Gal 2:11–14

Sermon

Week 3

The Danger of Condoning Sin

Gal 5:13–16

Sermon

Week 4

How to Restore Your Soul

Gal 6:1–5

Sermon

Week 5

How to Forgive (and Find Forgiveness)

 Eph 4:32, Gal 5:22-23

Sermon

Week 6

How to Walk by the Spirit

Gal 5:13–18

Sermon

Week 7

How to Love the Church Again

Gal 3:26–28

Sermon

Week 8

How to Keep Going

Gal 6:7–10

Sermon

Week 9

Resolving Conflict

Gal 4:13–20

Sermon

Week 10

What Makes You Holy

Gal 6:12–16

Sermon

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More on the Book of Galatians

Galatians was written by the apostle Paul (Galatians 1:1). Paul’s name and story show up all over the letter, and scholars across history have affirmed his authorship.

Sidebar: Before following Jesus, Paul—then called Saul—was a Pharisee who persecuted the early church. But everything changed when he encountered the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. That moment transformed him from church enemy to church leader, and he became one of the earliest missionaries to the Gentiles.

A quick note on his name change: Saul was his Jewish name (meaning “delight”), and Paul was his Greek name (meaning “small”). Paul always used his Greek name when ministering to Gentiles, as a quiet way of saying, “I’m not the main event—Jesus is.”

 
Most scholars believe Paul wrote this letter to the churches in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe—places he visited on his first missionary journey (Acts 14:2–23). The letter likely dates between 48–50 AD, around the time of the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15). Like the council, Galatians addresses a rising debate: Do Gentile believers need to follow the Old Testament law to belong?
 
 
 
 

You’ll find Galatians in the New Testament, placed right after 2 Corinthians and before Ephesians. It’s one of the earliest letters Paul wrote, making it one of the first pieces of Christian writing we have.

Paul’s audience was primarily Gentile believers—people who didn’t grow up in the Jewish faith. Paul is concerned they’re being swayed by a false teaching that says they need to add Jewish customs, like circumcision, to their faith in Jesus. He calls this a “different gospel” (Galatians 1:6) and passionately defends the truth that salvation comes by faith alone.

Galatians is a passionate letter from Paul to people struggling to understand what it really means to follow Jesus. When you read it, imagine Paul speaking right to you, urging you to embrace the freedom and grace found in Christ.

The letter pushes back hard against legalism—but not just the kind of rules or boundaries we often think of. Paul’s concern goes deeper.

As you read, listen for Paul’s call to live by faith and walk in step with the Spirit—free from trying to earn God’s favor by our own effort.

At its core, Galatians invites us to trust Jesus fully, live by grace, and experience the freedom that comes from walking with the Spirit every day.

Resource Recommendations

Books

  • Galatians for You by Tim Keller

  • Galatians: The Path to Freedom by Dr. David Jeremiah

  • Life Lessons From Galatians: Max Lucado

Videos / Other

  • RightNow Media – Galatians by Kyle Idleman (12 sessions)

  • Tim Keller – Galatians: Gospel Matters (The Good Book Company)

  • Francis Chan – Galatians (BibleProject Classroom / YouTube)

Books

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