St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians

Galatians is a letter from the Apostle Paul addressing early Christians who were being influenced by teachings that emphasized strict adherence to Jewish laws for salvation. Paul emphasizes that faith in Jesus Christ, not legalistic rules, is what justifies believers before God. He stresses that salvation is a gift from God's grace, received through faith, and warns against turning back to old laws that can't save. The letter underscores freedom in Christ and encourages believers to live by the Spirit, producing love, joy, and peace, rather than relying on external rules for spiritual approval.