Monthly Teaching Letter Archives

WALKING WITH OTHERS IN LOVE, MUTUAL SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY – GALATIANS 5:25-6:6

Dear Friends,                                                           “If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another. Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, … Continue reading

GALATIANS 5:13-25 – THE DEEDS OF THE FLESH VERSUS THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

Dear Friends,                                                           “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one … Continue reading

“Keep in step with the Spirit” Galatians 5:16-26

Dear Friends,                                                                The cell of a simple blade of grass is far more complex than the largest computer made by man. And the smallest deeds done in the Spirit are of far more value than the greatest work … Continue reading

WHAT IS CHRISTIAN FREEDOM? GALATIANS 5:1-15

Dear Friends,                                                               “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Listen! I, Paul, tell you this: If you are counting on … Continue reading

GALATIANS 4:21-5:1 – GRACE TO THE BARREN

    Dear Friends,        “Tell me, you who want to live under the law, do you know what the law actually says? The Scriptures say that Abraham had two sons, one from his slave wife and one from his … Continue reading

GALATIANS 4:8-20 – IDOLS OF THE HEART-

Dear Friends,          “However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods.  But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, … Continue reading

SONSHIP VERSUS “EARNSHIP” RELATIONSHIP VERSUS RULES – GALATIANS 3-4

Dear Friends,     “But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed.  Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that … Continue reading

Galatians 3:19 “What, then, was the purpose of the law?”

Dear Friends,     “God in his grace gave it (justification by faith) to Abraham through a promise.” (v.18) Paul argues with the Judaizers that a promise (from God in this case) is something one person (God) says He will give to … Continue reading

Galatians 3:1-5 – How Personal is Your Relationship with the Lord?

Dear Friends,     “You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?  This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of … Continue reading

Protecting the Life-Changing Message of the Gospel – Freedom in Christ Jesus – Galatians 2

Dear Friends,     After 14 years of preaching the gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone and planting many churches in the Galatia area, Paul went up to Jerusalem (because God directed him –v. 2) to confirm with … Continue reading

A Study of Galatians – Pleasing Man or Pleasing God?

  Dear Friends,     “Now am I trying to win the favor of men, or of God? Do I seek to please men? If I were still seeking popularity with men, I should not be a bond servant (love-slave) of Christ … Continue reading

A Study of Galatians – Living our Lives through the Power of the Gospel

   Dear Friends,         “But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed (doomed to destruction, damned)!” (Gal. 1:8) Paul’s letter … Continue reading