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Time Written:

A.D. 48–50, likely after Paul’s first missionary journey.

Historical Context:

Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia (modern-day Turkey) to address a crisis: false teachers (often called Judaizers) were insisting that Gentile Christians must follow Jewish law, including circumcision, to be saved. Galatians is a passionate defense of the Gospel of grace and a call to freedom in Christ.

Main Message:

Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone, not by works of the law. Paul highlights the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the freedom believers have from legalism.

Fun Fact: Galatians is sometimes referred to as the “Magna Carta of Christian Liberty” for its strong emphasis on freedom in Christ.