Since cursing someone for an error seems to be contrary to the gospel, I have attempted to study the Gr. lexicon. I think I find that Ana-thema is said to be a compound word, (ana) meaning again, and (thema) meaning to lay a foundation. The same Gr. root (thema) is used in 1 Cor.3:11 where it states "Other foundation can no man lay...". If my finding is correct, teaching someone who is in error, seems more proper than cursing them. Love to all in Jesus
I think Galatians Ch.1 was very interesting..I myself, only want to seek the truth..because I now that "the truth will set me free"..and anyone else as well. So let it be told, because the truth will come to light.effect
In Gal. 1:18-20, Paul says that James is the brother of Jesus. I believe/infavor to the preacher who preach bravely that Jesus has a brothers/sisters based on the writing of the apostles. In Luke 2:7, Mary's brought her first born son. The word first born son easily understood that whe will deliver next son, second, third & so forth. But if the word used Mary's brought her only begotten son nobody's can argued nor debate. Another verse to testify that Jesus has a brothers/sisters through their neighbors confession with a names in Mat. 13: 55-57. Also in John 7: 3-5, his brothers did not believe in Him. This is the reason I believe to the preacher who preach that Jesus the son of Mary has a brothers/sisters.
VERY DIRECT AND TO THE POINT ALSO UNDERSTANDABLE FOR WHAT IT SAYS. IT EXPLAINS IT'S SELF.THE GLAATAINS KNEW VERY WELLL AND HE LOVED DEEPLY. SO THEY UNDERSTOOD HIM AND WHAT HE SAYS IN HIS LETTER TO THEM. !!!!
Paul's exhortation is very much timely until now...
There are many gospels introduced by false teachers who claim to be credible and God-sent gospel.
But Paul was clear enough in telling us in verse 8 that "...though we (Paul and other apostles), or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed."
Indeed, there is no other TRUE GOSPEL on earth that ever existed on the face of the Earth than the gospel of the LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST- the Lord and Savior of my life.
Paul was separated from the womb but yet God allowed Paul to go through all that he did first before God revealed Jesus to him on the road to Damascus.
God's plan is the best plan.We lean not to our own understanding but trust God in all things.
"For by Grace are ye saved, thru Faith & that not of yourselves. IT being Gods GRACE, Its his & he gives us this GIFT... It is a GIFT of God! Being a Gift means its FREE praise the LORD!
In this chapter are the very essentials that would solve so many problem. The chapter lays it out plain and simple. Paul says in effect that he works for God because he was called by God. He preaches the message given by God and will not under any circumstances compromise that fact or the pure message of the Gospel. What gospel was that? Salvation by grace through faith. Believe on (trust in) the Lord Jesus Christ and thou SHALT be saved. Baptism won't do it. Living right won't do it. Circumsicion won't do it. Things that are different are NOT the same. They had trusted Christ for salvation and along came some Jews trying to muddy up the waters making people believe that additions needed to be added and improvements could be made. You Galations heard the right message in the first place. If we come back and change the story don't believe us. If someone else changes it don't believe them. If an Angel from Heaven changes it... tell them all they can be accursed. (damned) If you are trusting in your good works to go to heaven then you have believed someone that is a liar. Church membership won't save you. Sacraments won't save you. Only the blood of Jesus can do it. Anything else is a lie from Hell and smells like smoke. Paul shares with them his past life how he used to be one of them and profited by being so. But when God called him he went. The same people that were trying to be so "helpful" to the Galations and "help" are the same people Paul had been beaten nearly to death by for preaching the Gospel. If the God that created you wants you to do something don't "confer with flesh and blood" don't care what your friend thinks, your family thinks, your job thinks, or even your church thinks. If you belong to an organization or a church that teaches any thing else than being saved by the Grace of God run so fast your shoes smoke. In any dispute, in any question, God's word is Supreme. This very Bible you are reading now gets the last Word.
"Did Jesus have a brother?"
Yes, yes my friend. He had several siblings. When His "father" died (at a relatively young physical age for Him), Jesus became the man of the house.
There are many gospels introduced by false teachers who claim to be credible and God-sent gospel.
But Paul was clear enough in telling us in verse 8 that "...though we (Paul and other apostles), or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed."
Indeed, there is no other TRUE GOSPEL on earth that ever existed on the face of the Earth than the gospel of the LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST- the Lord and Savior of my life.
God's plan is the best plan.We lean not to our own understanding but trust God in all things.