I have been crucified with Christ… (Galatians 2:20). But…I haven’t. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not second-guessing Paul here, and I’m certainly not questioning Scripture. I get (sorta) the idea that Jesus went to the cross on my behalf, so … Continue reading
And now…back to Galatians! For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God (Galatians 2:19). The wages of sin is death. I have sinned. (Some days, I feel like I am sin, … Continue reading
Today is a day to sing. Sing this hymn we’ve been talking about all week. Sing it in your living room, in the shower, walking the dog, on the drive to work. Let it roll over you, and let … Continue reading
High King of Heaven my victory won May I reach Heaven’s joy, O Bright Heaven’s Sun Heart of my own heart, whatever befall Still be my vision, O Ruler of all Someday. Someday this will all be over. A memory. … Continue reading
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise Thou mine inheritance, now and always Thou and Thou only, first in my heart High King of Heaven my treasure Thou art I wish this were true of me. Oh, I don’t … Continue reading
Be Thou my wisdom and Thou my true word I ever with Thee, and Thou with me, Lord Thou my great Father; I thy true son Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one Whence cometh thy wisdom, Beloved? … Continue reading
*note: I’m a teacher and it’s the beginning of the school year and I’m desperate for sleep and so we’re pausing Galatians for the moment. For the next few days, I’m going to revisit a piece from a year ago about a hymn … Continue reading
If I rebuild what I destroyed, I prove that I am a lawbreaker (Galatians 2:18) I gotta admit, this verse puzzles me. On the one hand, it seems clear enough. If I offer to replace the broken window, it’s pretty … Continue reading
If, while we seek to be justified in Christ, it becomes evident that we ourselves are sinners, does that mean that Christ promotes sin? Absolutely not! (Galatians 1:17). Look, the fact that I still sin does not mean that Jesus … Continue reading
We who are Jews by birth and not “Gentile sinners” know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ (Galatians 2:15-16). The Jews, of all people, should have known better. For hundreds … Continue reading