
Galatians Introduction, 1:1-4 Bible Teaching
Paul's Letter to the Galatians warns against legalism, emphasizing salvation by faith in Jesus, not by law. It defends Paul's divine apostleship and the gospel's purity.
Paul's Letter to the Galatians warns against legalism, emphasizing salvation by faith in Jesus, not by law. It defends Paul's divine apostleship and the gospel's purity.
Paul's authority from God for edification, not destruction; consistent mission; criticized for appearance/speech; genuine gospel spread; no boasting; integrity in work.
Paul defends his authority, emphasizing spiritual strength from God, not appearances. Engage in spiritual warfare with love, prayer, and humility, not aggression.
Paul instructed Corinthians on charity, collection logistics, strategic mission work, vigilance in faith, and authenticated his letter with a personal signature, emphasizing love and unity.
Paul teaches transformation to incorruptibility at Jesus' return; Shawn emphasizes spiritual victory over sin and death through Jesus, focusing on spiritual resurrection.
Shawn critiques Paul's request for Corinthians' support, noting lack of divine command and potential conflict with Jesus' teachings. Emphasizes voluntary, Spirit-led giving.
Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 15 contrasts the perishable natural body with the imperishable spiritual body, highlighting transformation through Christ from earthly to heavenly existence.
Shawn highlights Paul's gratitude to Corinthians, Kierkegaard's "fear and trembling," generous giving inspired by Macedonians, transparency in contributions, and true 'agape' love.
Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 15 emphasizes the transformation in resurrection, where believers receive a heavenly, non-material body, distinct from Jesus' physical resurrection. He uses seed analogies to explain the transformation from earthly to spiritual bodies, highlighting varied glories and eternal differences.
Paul emphasizes mutual trust, godly sorrow for genuine repentance, and contrasts it with worldly sorrow. His loving guidance fosters transformation, highlighting empathy and love.
Shawn's teaching highlights personal choice in spiritual matters, emphasizing cleansing from impurities for holiness, spiritual adoption as God's children, and living by the Spirit.
Paul's teachings highlight Jesus as mediator, emphasize resurrection's importance, challenge Corinthian beliefs, and warn against corrupt influences, urging spiritual awakening.
Shawn's teaching focuses on Christ's resurrection as "first-fruits," eschatology's impact on faith, spiritual kingdom, and Christ's mediatorial reign, emphasizing internal transformation.
Paul urges Corinthians to open hearts, avoid unbelievers, maintain spiritual purity, and live as God's temple. Emphasizes separation from worldly influences for faith unity.
Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 15:20-26 highlights Christ's resurrection as the "first-fruits," assuring believers of future resurrection and victory over death.
Paul and Shawn highlight genuine love for God through faith in Jesus, overcoming human flaws. Embrace the Word, righteousness, and spiritual wealth despite life's trials.
Paul's message in 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 highlights apostles as co-laborers with God, urging believers to embrace grace, maintain integrity, and endure hardships with patience and love.
Paul: Resurrection of Jesus is foundational; without it, faith is meaningless. Shawn: Resurrection offers eternal life; without it, faith and preaching are in vain.
Paul affirms Jesus' resurrection ensures universal resurrection, with judgment based on deeds. Resurrection is rooted in scripture, promising eternal life for believers.
Paul and Shawn teach reconciliation through Christ, emphasizing renewal, righteousness, and spiritual growth. Apostles as ambassadors, believers as new creations, and God's grace.