… so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.
Summary: In this passage, Paul introduces a perspective on Christ that we don’t always see spelled out so clearly.
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… the hope of glory.
Summary: Words are the foundation of language, yet they can be slippery and deceptive. Understanding the context and the intent behind the words helps us understand the message we were intended to receive.
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[ … if you continue in your faith,] … established and firm …
Summary: Faith is a funny thing. Sometimes, we see it as a rock, and other times, we think of it as a tree. There are things to be learned from both examples.
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… the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven …
Summary: Paul’s discussion about the source of “faith and love” causes us to wonder about this place called heaven.
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… and of the love you have for all God’s people—
Summary: Love changes us. The love God has for us opens our eyes to how God wants us to love others.
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— 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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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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For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.
Summary: Once again Paul points us to the truth that there are reasons we wait, have faith, and hope.
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Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.
Summary: Paul’s discourse on the law and God’s family has opened up a whole new world of understanding for this writer.
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But what does Scripture say?
Summary: Paul’s statement about Scripture points us to an important truth. God arranged for us to have Scripture for a reason.
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