Version: King James Version (public domain)
Galatians
The letter of Christian freedom
In Galatians Paul argues forcefully that salvation comes by faith in Christ, not by keeping the Law, and calls Christians to live in freedom, led by the Spirit.
Historical context
It has been called the “Magna Carta of Christian liberty”. Luther said it was his favourite letter.
Explanation
Best-known passages
- “Nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me” (ch. 2)
- “There is neither Jew nor Greek” (ch. 3)
- The fruit of the Spirit (ch. 5)