New Testament
Book of Galatians
Some teachers told the Galatian believers they must follow Jewish law to be fully accepted. Paul answers that people are made right with God through faith in Christ and are free to walk by the Spirit.
At a glance
Galatians key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 6
- Author
- Paul
- When it was written
- Around AD 48 to 55; the exact date is debated
- Main theme
- Freedom in Christ, not by keeping the law
- Key verse
- Galatians 2:20
Summary
What is Galatians about?
Some teachers told the Galatian believers they must follow Jewish law to be fully accepted. Paul answers that people are made right with God through faith in Christ and are free to walk by the Spirit.
Key verse
A key verse in Galatians
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives 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.”
6 chapters
Galatians chapters
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Questions
Galatians: common questions
Who wrote the book of Galatians?
Paul.
When was Galatians written?
Around AD 48 to 55; the exact date is debated.
What is the book of Galatians about?
Some teachers told the Galatian believers they must follow Jewish law to be fully accepted. Paul answers that people are made right with God through faith in Christ and are free to walk by the Spirit.
How many chapters are in Galatians?
Galatians has 6 chapters, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in Galatians?
Galatians 2:20: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives 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.” (KJV).
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