This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Galatians, the 48th book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 27th October 2024.

About this book

Galatians is one of 9 letters that the apostle Paul wrote to churches, or groups of churches, and was likely written around 55AD. It’s theme is grace and justification by faith alone, and it was written in response to those who had entered the church, attempting to convince others that certain works, actions, or customs were required in order to be saved. But as Paul directly explains, to believe such would mean that Jesus was wasting His time in dying on the cross, when in fact His death was required for our salvation, that we might be saved by grace – by what He has done, not what we have done.

About this study

In this final chapter, Paul writes about the bearing and sharing of burdens — both how we should look out for others, while not shirking our own responsibilities. But also, we’ll be reminded of the inseparable link between sowing and reaping, of which there are many examples throughout scripture to demonstrate that principle – before concluding that our boasting should be in Christ alone, not in ourselves, for we are not saved by what we have done, but by His grace.

Application questions

• Do you seek to reveal sin, or restore others from it?
• Are you bearing other’s burdens?
• Are you being open about your own burdens?
• What, how, where, when, and why is God calling you to give?
• What are you sowing?