For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:1 ESV)

I feel in some ways, we live in an age with schizophrenic cultural dialogue. There is a call for tolerance and acceptance. And at the same time, there seems to be no place for those that disagree with whatever the cultural status quo is at the moment. Reading our upcoming passage, I don’t know how well Paul would have fit into our age.

As we begin Galatians 5, Paul comes full force at the false teachers. But he also exposes how the gospel both frees and offends. He shows that Christ and salvation by grace is an exclusive offer and how adding even the slightest requirement re-engineers it. Take some time to read through the passage to hear Paul's strong words.