We seek to appreciate our true heritage.

We seek to appreciate our true heritage.

Paul uses a fascinating combination of Hebrew law and Greco-Roman logic to support the freedom of the believer, describe the purpose of the Law, and impress the position of believers.

Paul uses a fascinating combination of Hebrew law and Greco-Roman logic to support the freedom of the believer, describe the purpose of the Law, and impress the position of believers.

From Abraham's covenant Paul draws the seminal point that the Gentile who trusts God the Son can and should be perfected by God's Spirit without any work of the law.

From Abraham's covenant Paul draws the seminal point that the Gentile who trusts God the Son can and should be perfected by God's Spirit without any work of the law.

Paul uses recent history to display the pain and price of independence. Both the Acts 11 events and the confrontation with Peter illustrate his theme of freedom found in faith alone.

Paul uses recent history to display the pain and price of independence. Both the Acts 11 events and the confrontation with Peter illustrate his theme of freedom found in faith alone.

Paul asserts his choosing and calling apart from any human pressure or tradition.

Paul asserts his choosing and calling apart from any human pressure or tradition.