Illustrations from Galatians
465 illustrations referencing Galatians
The Power of Mercy - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Like a tree rooted deep, mercy requires obey to see {result}. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this principle]"
The Ministry of Reconciliation: Healing Racial Division - Story
A story related to this content God has given the church 'the ministry of reconciliation' (2 Corinthians 5:18-20), which includes racial reconciliation. The Black Church has always understood that th...
The One Anothers: Life in Christian Community - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The New Testament contains over 50 'one another' commands—love one another, serve one another, bear one another's burdens, forgive one another. These aren't sug...
The Power of Mercy - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle Like a tree rooted deep, mercy requires obey to see {result}.
The Ministry of Reconciliation: Healing Racial Division - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content God has given the church 'the ministry of reconciliation' (2 Corinthians 5:18-20), which includes racial reconciliation. The Black Church has always understood ...
The Power of Mercy - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth Like a tree rooted deep, mercy requires obey to see {result}.
The Example of Goodness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In times of testing, we see how goodness provides peace to those who serve.
Lessons from Faith - Story
A story related to this content The example of Michael shows that faith is not about perfection but about grace.
Fruit for Liberation - Liberation (Galatians 5:22-23)
The fruit of the Spirit has liberating implications. Peace isn't just inner calm but shalom—wholeness that includes social harmony. Patience sustains long struggles for justice. Kindness confronts sys...
Cultivated Through Liturgy - Anglican (Galatians 5:22-23)
Anglican spirituality emphasizes formation through liturgy. The weekly rhythms of prayer, confession, communion, and blessing cultivate the Spirit's fruit over time. Thomas Cranmer designed the Book o...
Joy Unspeakable - Black Church (Galatians 5:22-23)
The Black Church knows joy that defies circumstances—what one hymn calls "joy unspeakable and full of glory." How could enslaved people sing? How could sharecroppers shout? The joy of Galatians 5:22 i...
Growing in Grace - Wesleyan (Galatians 5:22-23)
Wesley taught that the Spirit's fruit grows through cooperative effort: we use the means of grace—prayer, Scripture, communion, fellowship—and the Spirit produces growth. It's not automatic but neithe...
The Spirit's Work in This Age - Dispensational (Galatians 5:22-23)
Dispensationalists note: the Spirit's permanent indwelling is a distinctive of the church age. Old Testament believers experienced the Spirit differently; the Spirit came "upon" them for specific task...
A Modern Story of Clobbering the Clobber Texts
In our modern world, Clobbering the Clobber Texts presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
The Reconciliation and Forgiveness Challenge
In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
A Contemporary Politics Story
In our modern world, Politics presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate thes...
A Modern Story of Racial Reconciliation
The work of racial reconciliation is central to progressive Christian faith, requiring both personal transformation and systemic change. Consider the story of two churches - one predominantly white, o...
A Contemporary Enemy Love Story
In our modern world, Enemy Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are...
A Modern Story of Mental Health & Spirituality
Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, many suffer in silence, afraid to speak up about their an...
When Inclusive Language for God Meets Real Life
In our modern world, Inclusive Language for God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ...
A Modern Story of The Peculiar Politics of Christ
In our modern world, The Peculiar Politics of Christ presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...
Lessons from Leading Toward Peace
In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, ...
Finding Lent in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Lent presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these wa...
A Contemporary Immigration and Welcome Story
In our modern world, Immigration and Welcome presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their tim...