— to the Israel of God.
Summary: In today’s passage, Paul drops a clue to his views on the true nature of Israel.
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Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule …
Summary: Following Paul’s logic always keeps us on our toes. Today’s challenge is discerning which rule Paul is referring to.
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… what counts is the new creation.
Summary: What is Paul’s letter really all about? It is about something new … you!
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Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything;
Summary: As Paul wraps up his letter to the Galatians, he summarizes his arguments about circumcision rather neatly.
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… through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Summary: Paul’s expression of being “crucified” to something is unusual. The reason he uses this linguistic framework is because our flesh is like a drug.
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May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ …
Summary: As Paul gives us an important pointer about boasting, he also points us to the deeper meanings of the words he used.
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… yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your circumcision in the flesh.
Summary: Why we do things is as important as what we do. Paul unveils another motivation for those who promote circumcision in the flesh.
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Not even those who are circumcised keep the law …
Summary: Keeping the law is simple, but that doesn’t mean it is easy.
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The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.
Summary: “Go along to get along” is a well-known saying. It means we should compromise our beliefs if that helps us “get along” with others. Things were no different in Paul’s day.
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… circumcised.
Summary: Circumcision is a theme that runs throughout the Bible. In the beginning, it was a symbol of a covenant. In the end, circumcision was a point of contention. Instead of a symbol of something good, it had become a legalistic requirement for something bad.
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