Three Interpretive Questions from Galatians 3:16
1) What are the plural promises? Paul refers later to the singular promise of Abraham (Gal 3:17). Why does he refer to the plural promises… Read More »Three Interpretive Questions from Galatians 3:16
David Huffstutler
David pastors First Baptist Church in Rockford, IL, serves as a chaplain for his local police department, and teaches as adjunct faculty at Bob Jones University. David holds a Ph. D. in Applied Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His concentration in Christian Leadership focuses his contributions to pastoral and practical theology.
A Summary of Paul’s Use of the OT in Galatians 3:10–14
If Galatians were summarized in a sentence, it could be this: justification is by faith alone and not by doing the works of the law… Read More »A Summary of Paul’s Use of the OT in Galatians 3:10–14
Genesis 12:3 + 15:6 + 18:18 = Justification by Faith for All
In Galatians 3:6–9, Paul supports the truth that God declares one righteous by faith alone by quoting three passages, Genesis 12:3, 15:6, and 18:18. The… Read More »Genesis 12:3 + 15:6 + 18:18 = Justification by Faith for All
How Do I Know I’m Justified? Five Answers from Galatians 3:1–5
After an introduction to his letter (Gal 1:1–5), rebuke of the Galatians for going astray (Gal 1:6–10), and a defense of his apostleship and the… Read More »How Do I Know I’m Justified? Five Answers from Galatians 3:1–5
Galatians 2:15–21: If We Were to Paraphrase Paul
As a follow up to last week’s post, here is my attempt at a paraphrase of Paul from Galatians 2:15-21. — Though we are Jews… Read More »Galatians 2:15–21: If We Were to Paraphrase Paul
Justification by Faith Alone in Jesus Christ in Galatians 2:15–21
As Providence would have it, I’ll be preaching through Galatians 2:16–21 for a couple of Sundays this month on the doorstep of the 500th anniversary… Read More »Justification by Faith Alone in Jesus Christ in Galatians 2:15–21
When Did Paul Confront Peter in Antioch?
In previous studies, we matched the events of Galatians 1–2 to the book of Acts and concluded the following: Paul’s conversion and subsequent missionary endeavors… Read More »When Did Paul Confront Peter in Antioch?
Where Does Galatians 2:1–10 Fit in Acts?
Many equate Paul’s description of his meeting with Peter, James, and John in Galatians 2:1–10 with the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15:1–29. Both meetings were… Read More »Where Does Galatians 2:1–10 Fit in Acts?
The Early Years of Paul’s Ministry in Galatians 1:18, 21 and Acts 9:26–30
Luke generally describes a meeting between Paul and the apostles in Acts 9:26–27. Paul gave more details as to this meeting in Gal 1:18–19. Paul… Read More »The Early Years of Paul’s Ministry in Galatians 1:18, 21 and Acts 9:26–30
Adventures in Arabia: What Was Paul Doing in Galatians 1:17?
In Gal 1:11–17, Paul defended the divine origin of his gospel by recounting when and how he received it from Christ. Along the way, he stated… Read More »Adventures in Arabia: What Was Paul Doing in Galatians 1:17?
What to Do with Enemies Within: Thoughts from Galatians 1:8–9
In one of Paul’s strongest passages, he stated, “But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to… Read More »What to Do with Enemies Within: Thoughts from Galatians 1:8–9
A Timeline of Paul’s Ministry in Galatians and Acts
Galatians is probably Paul’s earliest letter, written around AD 48 to the churches in southern Galatia and not to Gentiles in northern Galatia (the first… Read More »A Timeline of Paul’s Ministry in Galatians and Acts
An Overview of Galatians
After an introduction (1:1–5), Paul rebuked the Galatians for turning to false gospel and cursed those who preached it (1:6–10). This false gospel was that… Read More »An Overview of Galatians
Lessons from the Eagle and the Little Old Lady Who Flew from Nest to Nest
Aquila’s name is Latin for “eagle,” a bird that migrates from one place to another as demanded by its circumstances. His wife was Prisca, meaning… Read More »Lessons from the Eagle and the Little Old Lady Who Flew from Nest to Nest
Mark: A Lesson in Falling Down and Getting Up Again
A few passages about Mark (or John; cf. Acts 12:12, 25; 15:37) teach us a lesson about failure in ministry and then serving again thereafter.… Read More »Mark: A Lesson in Falling Down and Getting Up Again
Taking Some Tips from Tychicus
The name Tychicus comes to us five times in Scripture. An examination of each mention gives us a picture of Christian service in the early… Read More »Taking Some Tips from Tychicus
Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
In his “last will and testament” in 2 Tim 4:6–8, Paul (1) sees his impending death, (2) looks back at his life, and (3) considers… Read More »Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
What Is an Evangelist?
Only three verses in the NT use the title “evangelist”: “On the next day we departed and came to Caesarea, and we entered the house… Read More »What Is an Evangelist?
Lessons from the Life of Nathan the Prophet
There is great benefit in studying the lives of key figures in the Bible. While the greater lessons of the passages below involve the greater… Read More »Lessons from the Life of Nathan the Prophet
2 Timothy 3:16–17 – Part 4 of 4: The Sufficiency of Scripture
Click to read part 1, part 2, and part 3 of this series. The emphasis in the second clause of 2 Tim 3:17 is to… Read More »2 Timothy 3:16–17 – Part 4 of 4: The Sufficiency of Scripture