In the book of Galatians, there are three primary actors. We have already been introduced to Paul, the apostle commissioned by God, who preaches God’s gospel to the nations. Today, we are introduced to the Galatians. The Galatians are shown to be models of how not to proceed in the faith. Paul, skipping his normal thanksgiving, dives directly into the problems confronting the churches. If we are to avoid the problems faced by the Galatians, let us: be planted, be growing and be thick-barked.
