Galatians 1:1-5
1 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Paul was called and given apostolic authority by God Himself, Jesus Christ, and not by his own efforts or other’s attestation. The God who raised His Son from the grave gave Paul a new life and a new calling to live it to and for the church. He begins this letter to the churches in Galatia reminding them the instruction and care are coming from him and the other fellow believers with him by that authority, so the words can be trusted as God’s. He offers God’s grace and His peace as he reminds them that is a result of Christ dying for our sins to save us from the evil world we live in. This is eternally by God’s will and for His glory.
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