Paul normally starts his letters with thanksgiving and encouragement, but in Galatians he begins with admonishment. Paul is deadly serious about any adjustments people make to the gospel of grace in Christ, and in this short passage he shows us how to tell the difference between the true gospel and its counterfeits.
Application Questions
1. Why can’t you make any adjustment to the gospel without ruining it?
2. Can you identify some false gospels that promise good news but only deliver slavery?
3. What about the true gospel is better than the false gospels you identified? How can that help you in your life this week?