Illustrations from Galatians
924 illustrations referencing Galatians
Practical Technology & Human Connection - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of reflecting on Galatians 3:28 in relation to technology and human connection. It encourages individuals to engage with their communities, pray for guidance, and support resources that positively impact these areas, highlighting that small acts of faithfulness can lead to significant change.
Practical Kingdom - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of personal reflection and community engagement in living out the principles of the Kingdom as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23. It encourages individuals to take actionable steps, including prayer and resource sharing, to foster transformation both personally and within their communities.
Biblical Wisdom for Diversity & Inclusion - Commentary
This commentary explores the relevance of Galatians 3:28 in addressing the challenges of Diversity and Inclusion in today's society. It emphasizes the need for individuals of faith to reflect on their attitudes and actions, encouraging a compassionate and integrity-driven approach to living out their beliefs.
Evidence of the Spirit's Work - Reformed (Galatians 5:22-23)
Reformed theology asks: how do we know the Spirit indwells us? Not primarily by spectacular experiences but by transformed character. The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of regeneration—proof that God
Gifts AND Fruit - Pentecostal (Galatians 5:22-23)
A Pentecostal pastor told his congregation: "I'd rather have someone with fruit and no gifts than gifts and no fruit." The Spirit gives gifts (1 Corinthians 12) AND produces fruit (Galatians 5). Both
Walking in the Spirit - Charismatic (Galatians 5:22-23)
Galatians 5:16 introduces the fruit passage: "Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." Walking implies movement, sensitivity, responsiveness. Charismatics emphasize: the
The Character of Christ - Christocentric (Galatians 5:22-23)
Read through the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Now think of Jesus. He IS all of these. The fruit isn't abstract virtues;
The Sacramental Garden - Catholic (Galatians 5:22-23)
Catholic teaching sees the sacraments as channels of grace that cultivate the Spirit's fruit. Baptism plants the seed; confirmation strengthens the young plant; Eucharist provides ongoing nourishment;
Fruit Not Works - Lutheran (Galatians 5:22-23)
Notice Paul's language: "fruit" of the Spirit, not "works" of the Spirit. Just before this, he lists "works of the flesh"—things we DO. Fruit is different: it's what GROWS from who we are. Luther emph
Theosis and the Spirit's Fruit - Orthodox (Galatians 5:22-23)
Orthodox theology sees the fruit of the Spirit as evidence of theosis—becoming partakers of divine nature. God IS love, joy, peace. As we grow into union with Him, His attributes become ours—not by ou
The Evidence of Conversion - Baptist (Galatians 5:22-23)
Baptist preaching often emphasizes: fruit proves faith. Not that we're saved BY fruit but that genuine conversion PRODUCES fruit. Charles Spurgeon said: "If your religion does not make you holy, it wi
Tim Keller on Gospel-Shaped Identity - Missional (Galatians 2:20)
"Your identity is not your performance, your reputation, or your achievements. 'It is no longer I who live.' Your truest self is now 'Christ in me.' This frees you for mission: you have nothing to pro
John Calvin on Union with Christ's Death - Reformed (Galatians 2:20)
"By faith we are ingrafted into Christ so that His death becomes ours. We are not merely inspired by His example; we participate in His crucifixion. His death is our death, legally and mystically. Thi
John Wesley on Daily Dying - Wesleyan (Galatians 2:20)
"I am crucified—not once but daily. The cross is both crisis and process. We die with Christ initially at conversion, but we take up the cross daily, dying continually to sin and self. Sanctification
A.W. Tozer on the Crucified Life - Traditional (Galatians 2:20)
"The man on the cross is facing only one direction. He is not going back. He has no further plans of his own. The cross means death to self—complete, final, irreversible. 'I am crucified with Christ'
Karl Barth on Christ Living in the Believer - Christocentric (Galatians 2:20)
"'It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.' Our life is hidden with Christ. He is not merely our example or helper; He is our life itself. To be a Christian is to have Christ as the sub
Stanley Hauerwas on Cruciform Community - Anabaptist (Galatians 2:20)
"'I am crucified with Christ' is not private spirituality; it's the shape of the community. We die to individualism, violence, power-seeking. Together we embody the crucified life: vulnerable, serving
Rowan Williams on Identity in Christ - Anglican (Galatians 2:20)
"'No longer I, but Christ'—yet this is not the annihilation of the self but its liberation. The anxious, grasping ego dies; the true self, held in Christ's love, rises. We become most ourselves when C
Confession and Self-Examination: Cassian on the Eight Principal Faults
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from John Cassian: Cassian on the Eight Principal Faults
Fasting: Gregory of Nyssa on Fasting and Freedom
Teaching on Fasting from Gregory of Nyssa: Gregory of Nyssa on Fasting and Freedom
Community and Fellowship: Chrysostom on Bearing One Another's Burdens
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Bearing One Another's Burdens
Community and Fellowship: Basil the Great on Why Community Is Necessary
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on Why Community Is Necessary
Confession and Self-Examination: Thomas a Kempis on Not Judging Others
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Thomas a Kempis: Thomas a Kempis on Not Judging Others
Confession and Self-Examination: Gregory the Great on Pastoral Self-Examination
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on Pastoral Self-Examination