How does Paul finish Galatians, a letter about theological identity and the great truths of the Christian gospel? The implications for the Galatian Gentiles seems to have been "Don't get…
We have been set free from the consequences of our sin. Surely this means that the idea springs into our heads that we can sin freely? But have we looked…
Freedom. Do we want it? Of course we do. But what actually is it? Is it still freedom if your choices lead to addiction, inability to make decisions or constant…
What is the highest honour of being a Christian? The greatest aspect of God's gift in the gospel of Jesus? The old hymn "Praise My Soul" says, "ransomed, healed, restored,…
Most of us don't seem to realise that we live our lives under the burden of law and expectations. Even Christians who are under the grace of the gospel are…
It turns out it's not just non-Christians who run the risk of mocking the cross. Is it possible that we might unintentionally undermine what Jesus did for us? What are…
Australians are suspicious of authority, especially religious authority. So what do we make of Paul, who claims to speak on behalf of Jesus? Before we judge him, we really should…
Paul opens his letter urgently. He has grave concerns for the churches in the region of Galatia. Something really bad is happening in these churches... is it division? immorality? leadership?…