Illustrations from Galatians
924 illustrations referencing Galatians
Devotional: Trinity
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Trinity in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Galatians 2:20. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Trinity. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Trinit...
Lessons from 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 their time, we too are called to navigate these waters with wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Consider how Galatians 3:28 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding The Peculiar Politics of Christ. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and re...
The Fruit That Crosses Cultures - Missional (Galatians 5:22-23)
A missionary observed: in every culture, the fruit of the Spirit is recognized as beautiful. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness—these translate. Cultures may differ on what's intelligent or successf
Fruit Takes Time to Grow - Traditional (Galatians 5:22-23)
A farmer doesn't plant an apple tree and expect fruit the next day. There's soil preparation, planting, watering, pruning, waiting—years of waiting. Fruit is organic result, not manufactured product.
Community-Grown Fruit - Anabaptist (Galatians 5:22-23)
The Amish and Mennonites notice: fruit grows best in community. Patience develops when you live closely with difficult people. Peace is tested in communal decision-making. Kindness becomes habit throu
Fruit That Feeds the World - Progressive (Galatians 5:22-23)
The fruit of the Spirit isn't for private consumption—it's for the life of the world. Peace isn't just inner calm; it's peacemaking in conflict zones. Joy isn't just personal happiness; it's resilient
Daily Clobbering the Clobber Texts - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of viewing life's challenges through the lens of God's love and justice, as highlighted in Galatians 3:28. It encourages believers to engage with societal issues compassionately and to be agents of transformation in the world, reflecting God's character in their actions.
Reflecting on Technology & Human Connection - Church Context
This reflection explores the intersection of technology and human connection within the framework of Christian theology, particularly through the lens of Galatians 3:28. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their engagement with contemporary issues and the implications for community life.
The Racial Reconciliation Question - Teaching Material
This reflection emphasizes the importance of Racial Reconciliation within the framework of progressive Christian theology, highlighting Galatians 3:28 as a foundational text. It calls believers to engage deeply with issues of justice and peace, urging a practical application of faith that transforms communities and promotes human dignity.
Theological Insights on The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of progressive Christian theology and contemporary issues as framed by Galatians 3:28. It emphasizes the importance of understanding human dignity and divine love in shaping our responses to societal challenges, urging followers of Christ to engage in justice and peace efforts within their communities.
The Youth Culture & Faith Question - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the relationship between Youth Culture and Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of understanding human dignity and divine sovereignty through a theological lens. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their engagement with contemporary issues in their communities.
The Easter Question - Commentary
This reflection emphasizes the significance of Easter within Christian theology, urging believers to consider how their faith informs their responses to contemporary issues. It highlights the importance of understanding human dignity and divine sovereignty as central themes that shape community engagement and personal transformation.
Theology of Law - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of understanding the intersection of Law and Christian theology in contemporary life. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their responses to societal issues, highlighting the practical and transformative nature of theological commitments.
Theology of Pride - Commentary
This reflection explores the intersection of Pride and Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of understanding human dignity and divine sovereignty in light of Galatians 5:22-23. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their responses to Pride in contemporary society, highlighting the practical implications of theological commitments.
Theological Insights on Justification - Teaching Material
This reflection emphasizes the significance of Justification within Christian theology, particularly as it relates to contemporary issues of human dignity and divine sovereignty. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their actions and responses in their communities, highlighting the practical implications of theological understanding.
Theological Insights on We Have What We Need to Practice Love - Commentary
This reflection explores the intersection of love and progressive Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of Galatians 3:28 in addressing contemporary issues of human dignity and divine love. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their actions towards justice and peace in their communities.
Reflecting on Climate Change & Stewardship - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of integrating Climate Change and Stewardship with Christian theology, particularly through the lens of Galatians 3:28. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their responses to contemporary environmental issues and encourages deeper engagement within their communities.
Theological Insights on Justification - Church Context
This reflection explores the significance of Justification within Christian theology, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary issues of human dignity and divine sovereignty. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their actions and responses in their communities, highlighting the practical and transformative nature of theological commitments.
Faith and Science and Faith - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Science and Faith through a progressive theological lens, emphasizing the importance of Galatians 3:28 in addressing contemporary issues. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their engagement with the world, advocating for justice and peace as essential responses to the challenges posed by modernity.
The Miracle Question - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of understanding the intersection of Miracle and Christian theology in contemporary church life. By examining Galatians 3:28, it encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their response to pressing societal issues, highlighting the practical implications of their theological commitments.
Understanding Creation Theologically - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of understanding Creation within the framework of Christian theology, particularly as it relates to human dignity and divine sovereignty. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their actions and responses to contemporary issues in their communities.
Theology of Education & Wisdom - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Education and Wisdom within the framework of Christian theology, particularly through the lens of Galatians 3:28. It emphasizes the importance of understanding our theological commitments as we engage with contemporary issues, urging a deeper consideration of human dignity and divine sovereignty in our communities.
Reflecting on Technology and Human Connection - Commentary
This theological reflection explores the intersection of Technology and Human Connection through a progressive Christian lens, emphasizing the relevance of Galatians 3:28 in addressing contemporary issues. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their interactions with technology and promotes justice and peace in their communities.
Theological Perspective: Law - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Law and Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of understanding how faith influences our engagement with contemporary issues. It highlights the practical implications of theological commitments in shaping responses to Law within communities.