Living a Life Worth Living – Writings by Robin McKinley
Galatians is a book in the New Testament part of the Bible.
The Book of Galatians is a letter. Paul wrote it. It might be the first letter that Paul wrote to a Christian church. At that time, many people who were not Jews were becoming Christians. Some people said that the new Christians also needed to become Jews. These people said that the new Christians must obey all the laws and traditions of the Jews.
Paul said that a person became a Christian by believing in Jesus Christ. Jesus died to take the punishment for their evil deeds. They did not need to obey the laws and traditions of the Jews.
Many people today do not obey the traditions of the Jews. But these people have their own traditions and ideas. But traditions cannot be more important than God. So, these people must trust Jesus.
Paul also wrote about how Christians should live. They should show love and joy. They should be calm. Christians should be patient, kind and good. And Christians should be loyal, gentle and show discipline. Christians do good deeds to please God. But they are Christians because they trust in Jesus. So, their good deeds do not make them Christians.
In the last few verses of Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul gave us some great tangible instructions. He emphasized what living by the Holy Spirit looks like. The chapter finishes with the following 2 verses. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let … Read more
So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for God.
As we are following the Spirit’s leading our the first instruction is don’t be conceited
How does the law of the Old Testament fit into our lives today? When we are in Christ we are not bound by the law. Because of what Jesus accomplished for us we now live by grace. Paul however explained to us how the law and God’s promise (grace) work together. Why, then, was the … Read more
Have you heard about the guy who said that he was sure that he was sure that he thought he was right? That is not what Paul was saying in our scripture verse for today. He was coming against the false teaching that was leading some believers away from the faith. In verse 7 he … Read more
How many of you have eye or vision problems? I know I do. I have worn eyeglasses since my younger teenage years. Fortunately, my vision can be corrected to 20/20 which I am thankful for. Vision problems though go beyond physical sight. Many people have problems with their spiritual vision, also. Our corrected vision will … Read more