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When Written: not sure but estimated to be with a range of 48 to 58 A.D. by the Apostle Paul.
Synopsis: In this epistle or letter to the Galatian church, the Apostle Paul writes about his own conversion and how that Jesus Christ is the Savior of people everywhere and not just the Savior of those who observe the Jewish law. This book is considered to be the cornerstone of Christian freedom from religion and its rituals, and this book ends the incorrect belief that only the Jews are “God’s chosen people”.
Key Verses: “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel.” Galatians 1:6
“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” Galatians 1:8
“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.” Galatians 2:16
“Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.” Galatians 3:7
“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized unto Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ’s then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” Galatians 3:26-29
Note: What is an epistle? Epistle is the English version of the Greek word, epistole, and it means a letter. All the Epistles in the New Testament are letters written to converted Christian believers. They were not written to unbelievers or the unsaved. As such, the Epistles are also written to converted Christian believers living today and to those living in the future. They are the Christians’ mail. Therefore, one cannot make a plan of salvation out of any statements written in these letters. The only plan of salvation provided in the New Testament is in Acts chapter 2 where the Apostle Peter answered the question, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” and Peter answered, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” That is God’s method or plan of salvation. Any thing else written in the Epistles is to people who have already done what Peter commanded in Acts chapter 2 and is simply a confirmation of their faith.