As we begin a new series in the letter to the Galatians that will take us through most of the rest of this year, we read in Galatians 1:1-10 Paul’s opening salvo against those who were trying to distort the gospel. Beginning with his opening greeting, Paul emphasized what the gospel is and that there is only one true gospel.
After relating terrible events that must happen before Christ’s coming, this text leaves believers with a simple message – Stand Firm!
After ruling out the possibility of being right with God through the law, Paul presented the only way – through faith in Jesus Christ.
Irony occurs when a situation turns out to be the opposite of what is expected. Dramatic irony is when the author and the audience...