In our breathtaking journey across the times and spaces of
God's Holy Word we've reached the
Epistle to the Galatians. The principal issues in today's reading are as follows:
- Paul not only presents us (again) his CV but also testimonials of recommendation by other apostles.
- Paul sees how False Christians begin their unending quest to stain True Faith™.
- Paul condemns Mormonism.
- Everyone can be Saved by Faith on Jesus, even Jews, but not everyone is Abraham's seed.
In
Galatians 1 we once more learn how
Paul is a True Apostle™, as he
saw the Resurrected Christ. He greets his Brethren in Galatia with happy tones (Galatians 1:3-5) that soon turns into
astonishment as Paul realizes how the
Galatians have accepted other Gospels, i.e., they have become
False Christians.
Galatians 1:6-8
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
This is
exactly what the
Mormons did. An angel called
Moroni appeared and gave them
another Gospel. It is not the Gospel that Paul preached. Only the original Gospel by Paul is the
correct one. Newer Gospels by Paul are also false except those that he wrote after the Epistle to Galatians. Let us pause here.
Who are the Galatians?
Where did they come from?
They came from
Turkey. Thus, they were
Turkish. This means that they're
Muslims,
i.e., False Christians. They are also
Ottomans.
Now we can see the connection and the cross-reference that Paul wanted us to examine.
Hebrews 10:13
From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
Apparently some of these False Christians, especially
Mormons, will be taken into Heaven to
work for all Eternity as pieces of furniture, suffering under the mighty feet of Jesus for ever and ever. That must be the ultimate
punishment: To see us True Christians™ happily frolicking while confined to the
shape of an ottoman. Let us go on. How do we know that Paul is correct when he condemns other Gospels? Because he gives us
proof. He tells us that this True Gospel® is not by him but by
Jesus.
Galatians 1:12
For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
He also tells us with honesty that he is
trustworthy.
Galatians 1:20
Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.
Furthermore, there are
others who
also trust Paul.
Galatians 1:24
And they glorified God in me.
But, apparently, the Galatians are hard-necked and need more and more proof. In
Galatians 2, Paul goes deeper into
verification of his authority than
ever before. Not only does he himself proclaim that he is the real thing, the
Ultimate Apostle™, he tells us that also
other Apostles accept him.
Galatians 2:9
And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
This is preceded by a brief interlude that discusses
foreskin removal and the fact that Paul's bestest friend, Titus, had
an intact penis.
Galatians 2:3
But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:
Thus, we learn that we must always keep in mind the moist covering of the
glans penis in aspects of its removal or
spiritual restoration.
Galatians 2:7
But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
This also proves that Paul is the True and Ultimate Apostle™ to the gentiles,
i.e., those who are not Jews.
Next, we hear about the disagreement of the early followers of Christ about following the Jewish customs. Paul teaches us, again, that even the
Jews have Hope in Jesus if they accept Him as their Savior. This train of thought reaches one of its
clearest and most straight-forward pinnacles in one glorious verse.
Galatians 1:16
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
The Jewish law does not
per se bring Salvation.
Accepting Jesus is the necessary first step. The old ways are removed and the Believer can start a new
Life in Christ following in His footsteps and Commandments.
Galatians 2:19-20
For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Again, in
Galatians 3, Paul judges the Galatians with harsh but loving rebuke. It is quite apparent now that
they are Mormons/Catholics/Muslims and thus
fools.
Galatians 3:3
Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?
We are reminded that
also Abraham had faith© and was quite ready to butcher his son because a
Voice from the Sky told him to. That is the kind of Faith
God requires. Instead, blind following of the laws that appeared as
Hebrew text on stone tablets is not enough. All human life would have become a confusing mess had
Jesus Christ not intervened.
Galatians 3:13-14
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Who are those that receive this
Ultimate Gift™ of God? The Jews refer to
"Abraham's seed" as if it meant all those who are the direct descendants of this patriarch in
a line of sperm from father to son to son
etc. etc. etc.
NO!
Galatians 1:16
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.
It is not
biological seed but
Spiritual and the product of Abraham's ejaculation is thus
Jesus!
Who can share that flow of Redeeming Semen with Christ?
Galatians 1:22
But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Those who
believe can share!
Galatians 1:24
Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Those who follow
Jesus can have this gift in Eternity if they follow His footsteps and fulfill their designated role in the hierarchy of the
True Christian™ Community.
Galatians 3:28-29
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Next Time: More About False Christians, Foreskin Stuff, and Fornication!