We’re all tempted to think that there must be something we can do to make ourselves good enough for God—or at least to put ourselves more in his favor. But Paul wrote Galatians to liberate us from any form of performance-based religion, no matter how appealing.
Galatians by Philip Graham Ryken interprets the epistle in line with Reformation teaching on this epistle, especially with respect to the doctrine of justification by faith alone. "Properly understood, the gracious gospel of Galatians liberates us from legalism," Ryken writes. "But since we are legalists by nature, the book challenges many of our preconceptions about what it means to have a right relationship with God."
Designed for groups and individuals, the Reformed Expository Bible Study gives users the resources they need to delve into God’s Word and understand and apply it for themselves, leading to biblical transformation. Background information and commentary lay the groundwork before readers observe and analyze the Scripture text. Each of the thirteen lessons makes connections to the rest of the Bible and to Reformed theology before concluding with a section for personal application and a prayer prompt.
