The Galatian Compromise

I have title my blogspot "The Galatian Compromise" because I feel that Paul's letter to the church in Galatia is as relevant now as it was intended then. In, what I believe, Paul's 1st letter, we have insight into the purpose of the letter in Galatians 1:4;

Its Cause: "For our sins (because of them)
Its Means: Christ "sacrificed Himself"
Its Purpose: to "Deliver us"
Its Origin: "the will of our God and Father"

I see the church in Galatia and our Evangelical church today pursuing the same compromise which Paul identifies in 1:6 as "turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel." It is in Galatians that we see Paul formulate his Theology and turns Biblical narrative on its head to combat the local Judaizers and their "enforcement" of the Law. We too, especially our youth, are undergoing a similar compromise in their faith. One that has been masked by different labels throughout the times but has now fallen to the title of Post-modernity. And yes I do believe that we see this polemic within the walls of the church and many of our fellow church-goers are falling subject to this language.

If there is ever a message that Paul desires to bring home to his audience it is that this letter must be read as an appeal to persecution. John 16:33 tells us that "in this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world!" Let this be our backdrop as we begin to go deeper into the heart of Galatians. Let us be found struggling with this text as we seek to gain knowledge and understanding of this great call upon our life.

Extra Word: I am writing specifically for my students and their parents. This is just another resource that may be helpful in providing that Covenant relationship as well as accountability. If there are any questions then please feel free to email me.