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Session 3 Reflection Paper Kristel A. Brewer Colorado Christian University BIB 102A Sean Cole February 4, 2024

Session 3 Reflection Paper The book of Galatians is primarily about the relationship between Christians, primarily Gentile Christians, and the law of Moses . Paul was writing to the people of Galatia to tell them that they were not bound by this law even though Jewish Christians were telling them they were. Galatians was written by Paul to the churches in Galatia. Paul had become aware of Jewish believers, who continued in the Jewish traditions and were influencing the Gentile believers. These Jewish believers, called Judaizers, continued attending synagogue, offering sacrifices at the temple, observing Mosaic Law and observing dietary restrictions. They determined the right way was to believe and follow the Mosaic law. The Gentile believers were compelled to embrace the Jewish traditions in order to find salvation. This is a defining moment for the early church. It follows that the Jewish believers found comfort and normalcy by maintaining their ingrained traditions. The Christians knew that Jesus was born into the Jewish realm, therefore, wanting to be like Him, made them consider embracing the Jewish ways. Both parties navigating Christianity from their own perspective. Paul supported his view by teaching the following “Law versus Grace and Promise, Works versus Faith, Flesh versus Spirit. Paul argues that if we are justified by faith at the start, we should continue by faith rather than by law.” (Gundy 2012) Paul preached that it is better to conduct themselves by the Holy Spirit rather than the law or flesh. Galatians 5:13 “For brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love: serve one another.” (NJV) Gundry presents that these were and are historically, crucial theological issues. The arguments can be defined as law versus grace, works versus faith and flesh versus spirit. Paul is clear in his letter to the church that Christianity liberates from the doctrine that salvation requires human effort in addition to divine grace. He upholds the need for

unity among all believers of Jesus Christ. This is very clear and concise and doesn’t allow us to attach our own bias. The churches of Galatia were not the only ones wrestling with this issue. Acts 15 described the Jewish The apostles met to clarify and confirm this foundation of the early church. We find the teachings of this in Acts 15. “And the apostles and elders came together for consider of this matter. And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up and said unto them, Mean and brethren, ye know how that a good while ag God made a choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel and believe.” (NJV) This pinnacle of our salvation, being claimed by grace, continues to impact believers today. Just as it was difficult to maintain all the Jewish laws, it would be more difficult to accomplish enough good works to make us worthy of salvation. only way to the Father. Galatians was written to make new believers aware that it is not one specific thing that Christians should do to believe in Christ. It teaches us to rely on the gift of salvation. God sent his son Jesus to be born and to die on the cross for our sins. When he rose from the dead, he defeated death for us all and because of his sacrifice, we have new life. We only have to repent and accept his sacrifice.

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References Gundry, Robert (2012) A Survey of the New Testament Zondervan Publishers Galatians 5:13 The Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 Acts 15: 6-7 The Holy Bible, New International Version 2011

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