DAY 329 Read Galatians 1 through 3.
Today's reading: During the three months Paul spent in Corinth (see Acts 20:3), he learned of the demoralizing work by "Judaizers"--converted Jews who insisted that Christians must observe all the Jewish ceremonies. Keep in mind Paul's purpose in writing as you read this letter.
Memory gem: "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
Thought for today:
This is regeneration--being born again. Now the Holy Spirit's mighty power has brought about the miracle of spiritual creation. We are new creatures (a new creation) in Christ Jesus.
When a man has a new heart or mind, his life will be changed. If he claims to be born again and beats his wife, cheats in business, and forgets to pray, you may be pretty sure that his claims are greatly exaggerated, for a new heart makes a new life. This is the only way we can live a happy Christian life.
We may not understand how God changes a man's heart, but we can see the effect of the change. We cannot see the wind, but we can see the evidence of it--the drifting clouds, the waving trees, the nodding flowers, the tossing waves. "So," says Jesus, "is every one that is born of the Spirit" (John 3:8).
We have seen men and women, time after time, have this wonderful experience; and you can have it too, friend, if you surrender yourself to Jesus. He can help you. He is anxious to help you and to deliver you from your sins and bad habits.
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Difficult or obscure words:
Galatians 1:13. "Conversation"--rather: conduct.
NOTE: In all of Paul's letters except this one he found something to say in commendation. Nothing of that nature appears here. Rather, he says, "I marvel" (Galatians 1:6). He is amazed at the believers' departure from the true faith so soon.
Today's reading: During the three months Paul spent in Corinth (see Acts 20:3), he learned of the demoralizing work by "Judaizers"--converted Jews who insisted that Christians must observe all the Jewish ceremonies. Keep in mind Paul's purpose in writing as you read this letter.
Memory gem: "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
Thought for today:
This is regeneration--being born again. Now the Holy Spirit's mighty power has brought about the miracle of spiritual creation. We are new creatures (a new creation) in Christ Jesus.
When a man has a new heart or mind, his life will be changed. If he claims to be born again and beats his wife, cheats in business, and forgets to pray, you may be pretty sure that his claims are greatly exaggerated, for a new heart makes a new life. This is the only way we can live a happy Christian life.
We may not understand how God changes a man's heart, but we can see the effect of the change. We cannot see the wind, but we can see the evidence of it--the drifting clouds, the waving trees, the nodding flowers, the tossing waves. "So," says Jesus, "is every one that is born of the Spirit" (John 3:8).
We have seen men and women, time after time, have this wonderful experience; and you can have it too, friend, if you surrender yourself to Jesus. He can help you. He is anxious to help you and to deliver you from your sins and bad habits.
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Difficult or obscure words:
Galatians 1:13. "Conversation"--rather: conduct.
NOTE: In all of Paul's letters except this one he found something to say in commendation. Nothing of that nature appears here. Rather, he says, "I marvel" (Galatians 1:6). He is amazed at the believers' departure from the true faith so soon.
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