Illustrations from Galatians
924 illustrations referencing Galatians
Jim Wallis on Dying to Privilege - Progressive (Galatians 2:20)
"'I have been crucified with Christ' means my privilege, my comfort, my complicity with unjust systems dies too. The old self that benefited from oppression is crucified. Christ lives in me—the Christ
John Wimber on Exchanged Life - Charismatic (Galatians 2:20)
"It's not about trying harder; it's about dying. When I stop living my own life and let Christ live through me, His power flows. The exchanged life is the miracle life—not my ability but His life IN m
Practical We are Imago Dei - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of understanding and applying the concept of Imago Dei in both personal and communal contexts. It encourages individuals to reflect on their actions, engage with their communities, and work towards justice and systemic change, highlighting that these efforts contribute to both personal and community transformation.
St. John of the Cross on Mystical Death - Catholic (Galatians 2:20)
"The soul must die to all that is not God, that Christ alone may live in it. This is the dark night—the crucifixion of ego, desire, attachment. When 'I' finally dies, Christ fills the emptied space. U
Stanley Hauerwas on Community and Care - Anabaptist (Matthew 6:25-27)
"'Do not worry' is addressed to a community—we bear one another's burdens. The birds are fed; but we feed each other. Worry decreases as community increases. Together we practice trust, share resource
Biblical Wisdom for Racial Reconciliation - Reflection
This theological reflection emphasizes the importance of Racial Reconciliation within the framework of progressive Christianity, highlighting the biblical call for justice and inclusion as seen in Galatians 3:28. It encourages individuals to examine their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith that embodies love and compassion to foster a more just society.
J. Vernon McGee on Positional Truth - Dispensational (Galatians 2:20)
"'I am crucified with Christ' is positional truth—true in God's reckoning from the moment of salvation. Our position is settled: we died with Christ. Now we work out practically what is already true p
St. Symeon the New Theologian on Christ's Life in Us - Orthodox (Galatians 2:20)
"'Christ lives in me'—this is not metaphor but mystical reality. In theosis, our humanity is so united with Christ that His life becomes ours. We do not lose ourselves but find our true selves in Him.
John Wesley on Faith That Works - Wesleyan (Hebrews 11:1)
"True faith—the faith that is substance and evidence—is a living faith that works through love. It is not mere assent but active trust that transforms life. The faith defined in Hebrews 11 is the fait
God's View on Digital Addiction & Freedom - Application
The content explores the challenges of Digital Addiction and the concept of freedom through the lens of Galatians 3:28, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of faith in contemporary society. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, promoting integrity and compassion as they navigate these modern complexities.
Putting Into Practice: Enemy Love - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of practicing Enemy Love as a means of personal and community transformation. It encourages individuals to reflect on their approach to love, engage with their communities, and seek justice through prayer and action, ultimately working towards God's kingdom of justice and peace.
Barbara Brown Taylor on Communal Care-Casting - Progressive (1 Peter 5:7)
"We cast our cares on God—and often God catches them through community. The body of Christ bears burdens together. This isn't privatized piety but communal practice. We care for each other because God
Howard Thurman on Dying to Fear - Black Church (Galatians 2:20)
"'I am crucified with Christ' means fear is crucified too. The fear of the oppressor, the fear of death itself—crucified. Christ lives in the one who was enslaved, and that Christ fears nothing. The c
Practical Sustainability & Creation Care - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of integrating faith with practical actions for Sustainability and Creation Care. It encourages personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful commitment to foster a deeper understanding and responsibility towards environmental stewardship in light of biblical teachings.
Putting Into Practice: Love - Teaching Material
The content emphasizes the importance of love as a transformative force within both personal and community contexts. It encourages individuals to reflect on their understanding of love, engage with their communities, and take actionable steps to embody love in their daily lives, fostering both personal growth and collective impact.
Scripture and Clobbering the Clobber Texts - Reflection
The reflection emphasizes the importance of interpreting Scripture in a way that promotes love, justice, and inclusion, particularly through the lens of Galatians 3:28. It challenges individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith that actively contributes to a more just and compassionate society.
Scripture and Interfaith Dialogue - Application
The content emphasizes the importance of Interfaith Dialogue within progressive Christianity, highlighting Galatians 3:28 as a call for justice, inclusion, and compassion. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, promoting a faith that actively seeks to transform communities and foster a more just society.
Biblical Wisdom for Online Church & Community - Reflection
This reflection highlights the relevance of Galatians 3:28 in addressing the complexities of Online Church and Community today. It encourages individuals to engage with their faith authentically and compassionately, navigating the challenges of modern society with biblical wisdom.
God's View on Mental Health & Spirituality - Commentary
This biblical commentary explores the intersection of Mental Health and Spirituality, highlighting the relevance of Galatians 3:28 in addressing contemporary challenges. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, promoting a faith that embodies integrity and compassion in a complex world.
Implementing Grief - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of addressing grief through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take small, faithful steps that not only foster personal growth but also contribute to the transformation of their communities.
Putting Into Practice: AI & Human Dignity - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the implications of AI on human dignity through a biblical lens, specifically referencing Galatians 3:28. It encourages individuals to engage with their communities, pray for guidance, and support organizations that promote dignity in the context of AI, highlighting that small acts can lead to significant change.
Biblical Wisdom for Racial Reconciliation - Application
The content emphasizes the importance of Racial Reconciliation within the framework of progressive Christianity, highlighting Galatians 3:28 as a guiding scripture for justice and inclusion. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith that actively promotes love and compassion in society.
Biblical Foundation for The Peculiar Politics of Christ - Reflection
The reflection emphasizes the relevance of progressive Christian faith in addressing contemporary issues of justice and inclusion, as highlighted in Galatians 3:28. It encourages believers to embody love and compassion in their actions, fostering a more just and loving society through their faith.
Implementing Economic Justice and the Kingdom - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of engaging in Economic Justice as a reflection of faith and the Kingdom of God. It encourages personal reflection, community involvement, and prayerful action to address injustices, highlighting that small acts can lead to significant community transformation.