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In this episode of Kingdom Questions, titled “By the Works of the Law no Flesh will be Justified,” host Victor Vigorito addresses questions regarding the Galatians, particularly focusing on the omission of the term “saints” in Paul’s letter to the Galatians and its potential connection to legalism. Victor discusses whether Paul’s omission of this term was intentional and concludes that it was not, as Paul also did not use “saints” in his letters to the Thessalonians, despite their positive relationship.
The episode then delves into the topic of eternal security, sparked by Galatians 5:4, which raises the question of whether a believer can “fall from grace” by embracing legalism. Victor reads from Galatians 5:1-5, emphasizing that dependence on the law for justification is flawed. He explains legalism as the attempt to keep either moral or ceremonial laws to earn salvation, particularly focusing on the practice of circumcision as part of the ceremonial law, and its implications for Gentile converts.
Victor highlights the distinction between moral and ceremonial laws, noting that the moral law (like the Ten Commandments) is still expected to be followed by believers, whereas adherence to ceremonial laws (including circumcision and observance of certain days) should not be perceived as a basis for salvation. He emphasizes that salvation is exclusively through faith in Christ and not through adherence to the law.
Main Theme: Why does Apostle Paul not refer to Galatian believers as saints in his letter?
In this episode of Kingdom Questions, titled “By the Works of the Law no Flesh will be Justified,” host Victor Vigorito addresses questions regarding the Galatians, particularly focusing on the omission of the term “saints” in Paul’s letter to the Galatians and its potential connection to legalism. Victor discusses whether Paul’s omission of this term was intentional and concludes that it was not, as Paul also did not use “saints” in his letters to the Thessalonians, despite their positive relationship.
The episode then delves into the topic of eternal security, sparked by Galatians 5:4, which raises the question of whether a believer can “fall from grace” by embracing legalism. Victor reads from Galatians 5:1-5, emphasizing that dependence on the law for justification is flawed. He explains legalism as the attempt to keep either moral or ceremonial laws to earn salvation, particularly focusing on the practice of circumcision as part of the ceremonial law, and its implications for Gentile converts.
Victor highlights the distinction between moral and ceremonial laws, noting that the moral law (like the Ten Commandments) is still expected to be followed by believers, whereas adherence to ceremonial laws (including circumcision and observance of certain days) should not be perceived as a basis for salvation. He emphasizes that salvation is exclusively through faith in Christ and not through adherence to the law.
Main Theme: Why does Apostle Paul not refer to Galatian believers as saints in his letter?
