The Holy Bible - Galatians

The Holy Bible is a collection of books. So I have split them up. I will read it in 1 year, every day ~15 minutes of reading.

Why read it?

The Letter to the Galatians is Paul’s sharp defence of the true gospel, written around 48–55 AD. False teachers told Gentile believers they must follow Jewish law to be saved. Paul insists that we are justified by faith in Christ alone, not by works. The letter burns with passion for freedom in Jesus.

You will find clear teaching on grace, the role of the law, and life in the Spirit. This book suits anyone who feels trapped by rules or needs to hear again that Christ sets us free.

Favourite quote

In Galatians 2:20, Paul declares:

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

These words show the heart of Christian life: we die to self and Christ lives in us. They remind me that faith is personal and powerful.

What I Loved

The strong opening in chapter 1 grips me. Paul says he is astonished that they are turning so quickly to another gospel, and then twice pronounces a curse on anyone who preaches a different message (Galatians 1:6-9). This fierce love for the truth stirs me to guard the gospel carefully.

Key Takeaway

Galatians teaches that we are saved by faith in Christ, not by keeping the law. The Spirit produces fruit when we walk by faith, not rules. The book calls us to stand firm in freedom, love one another, and boast only in the cross. It reminds us that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Gentile, we are all one family by grace.