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When the Apostle Paul writes to the Galatian church, he pronounces a severe warning against anyone who alters the core message of Christianity. Surprisingly, the very first name he places on his divine judgment list is his own. In this deep dive, re…

Paul says it twice: let him be accursed. So who has the right to change the gospel? Nobody. Not the man who brought it to you. Not an angel from heaven. Not anyone who comes after him. This is the Bible study companion to Sunday's sermon. We slow down on two verses, hear what the scholars say about every move Paul makes, and find out why he hands the measuring stick to the people in the pew. WHAT WE COVER Why the first name on Paul's curse list is his own, and what that proves about who owns

When examining biblical authority, believers often wonder if heavenly messengers hold the power to update sacred teachings. This detailed exploration examines Galatians to prove why even an angelic visitor lacks the divine clearance to alter core Ch…

If there is only one gospel, then somebody has to be in charge of it. So who signs off on it? Who has the authority to bring it current, or soften it a little, or make it fit the times we are living in? That is the question these two verses answer, and Paul answers it three times without blinking. Twice he says the same word over anyone who would preach another gospel: let him be accursed. Anathema. And every time you ask who is allowed to change the message, the answer comes back the same. No

Understanding the military background behind Paul's letter to the Galatians reveals the true severity of spiritual desertion. In Galatians 1:6, the Apostle Paul uses the Greek term metatithemai—a word historically applied to soldiers who abandoned t…

The Danger of Desertion | Galatians 1:6-7 | Bible Study In the one letter where you expect a thank you, Paul writes a rebuke instead. A church that had the real gospel is walking away from it, and the word he reaches for is the word for a soldier who left his post. Is there really only one gospel? Galatians 1:6-7 · The Gospel Revealed More at www.brianoverturf.com