Les Feldick Bible Study

What is the truth the Galatians were not obeying?

The truth they were not obeying is that salvation is by faith plus nothing—the finished work of Christ plus nothing. It is not obtained by works of the law but by hearing faith, as Paul argues, for if it were by works, Christ died in vain.

Les teaches that the truth the Galatians were not obeying is that salvation is the finished work plus nothing. Paul asks who has bewitched them, then reminds them they received the Spirit not by works of the law but by the hearing of faith. Les compares Romans 10:17, where faith comes by hearing, and notes there is no work in hearing.

Galatians 3:1

O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

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Why did Paul ask the Galatians who had bewitched them?

The Galatians were bewitched into not obeying the truth that salvation is the finished work plus nothing.