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As we have said before, so say I now again, If any man is a preacher to you of any good news other than that which has been given to you, let there be a curse on him.

Verse ConceptsThe AccursedAcceptance, Of The GospelThe Purity Of The GospelCursing The Ungodlyevangelizing

I certify to you, brethren, that the gospel, which has been preached by me, is not the result of human artifice:

Verse ConceptsPerspectiverelaxation

For news has come to you of my way of life in the past in the Jews' religion, how I was cruel without measure to the church of God, and did great damage to it:

Verse ConceptsPaul, Life OfZeal, Without KnowledgeDestruction Of The ChurchThe Church UniversalChurch Of GodPersecutionchristianitypasttrying

But from those who seemed to be important (whatever they were has no weight with me: God does not take man's person into account): those who seemed to be important gave nothing new to me;

Verse ConceptsOutward AppearancePrejudiceJustification Under The GospelGod, Impartiality OfLeadersrecognitionefficiencyimportance

On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel for the uncircumcised, just as Peter has with the gospel for the circumcised

Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofPreaching, Importance OfSelf ConfidenceStewardshipEntrustingThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile

(for he who has equipped Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised, equipped me also for the apostleship to the Gentiles),

Verse ConceptsPaul As An ApostleMinistry, Qualifications ForPeter, The ApostleThe Gospel To Jew And GentileGod's Work In UsMinistryempowerment

Have you endured such sufferings to no purpose--if indeed it has been to no purpose?

Verse ConceptsSuffering, Of BelieversUseless LabourSufferingexperience

Therefore, as God has provided you with the Holy Spirit and has produced miracles among you, [do you think He has done all this] as a result of your obeying the requirements of the law of Moses or as a result of hearing [and responding to the message of] the faith?

Verse ConceptsGrace, And Holy SpiritMiracles, Nature OfSending Of The Holy SpiritGod Giving His SpiritMiraclesevangelizing

For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it has been written, Cursed every one who remains not in all written in the book of the law to do them.

Verse ConceptsCurses, DivineAtonementBook of the LawAffirmative ActionBible, Names OfTrusting In WorksThe Curse Of The LawUnder The LawWorks Of The LawBreaking The Ten Commandmentslawcursesobeying

and the Law has nothing to do with faith, but declares, The man that has done these things shall live therein.

Verse ConceptsEffect Of The LawLife Through Keeping The LawWorks Of The LawKeeping Faith

Brothers, as men would say, even a man's agreement, when it has been made certain, may not be put on one side, or have additions made to it.

Verse ConceptsCovenant ObligationsTreatyContractsAnnulment

I mean to say that the testament which God has already ratified could not be annulled by the Law which came four hundred and thirty years later, so as to make the Promise void.

Verse Concepts100 Years And MoreGod's Covenant With The PatriarchsThe Law Given To Israelthe Law of moses

For if the inheritance is from law, it is no longer from promise. But God has given it to Abraham through promise.

Verse ConceptsHeirsInheritance, SpiritualGod's Promise To AbrahamGrace Verse Law

Now the mediator or go-between [in a transaction] is not [needed] for just one party; whereas God is only one [and was the only One giving the promise to Abraham, but the Law was a contract between two, God and Israel; its validity depended on both].

Verse ConceptsGod, Unity OfUnity, God's Goal OfGod Is One

But as long as the person who has an inheritance coming to him is a child, he is really no better off than a slave, even though he himself is [rightfully] entitled [to the inheritance].

Verse ConceptsChildhoodLordship, Human And DivineGod's Ownership Of EverythingSpiritual ImmaturityLimitations Of YouthSlavesPeople Are The SameAdult ChildrenslaveryDadsSchoolGrowingBeing A Good FatherAgeMaturityBeing DifferentBeing Uniquebaby

but he is under the control of guardians and trustees until the time his father has appointed.

Verse ConceptsGuardiansSubmissionThe Right TimeSpiritual Immaturityparenting

But now that you have come to have knowledge of God, or more truly, God has knowledge of you, how is it that you go back again to the poor and feeble first things, desiring to be servants to them again?

Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingElementsConfusionUseless ThingsUniquenessElements Of The UniverseGod Knowing His PeopleSubject To EvilWorry And StressIdentityWeaknessKnowing GodIdentity In Christ

What has become of that satisfaction of yours? For I can bear witness that you would have torn out your very eyes, if you could, and given them to me!

Verse ConceptsPlucking OutPositive ThinkingAffections Should Not Grow Cold

For it has been written, that Abraham had two sons, one by the bondmaid, and one by the free.

Verse ConceptsAbraham, Testing And VictoryAbraham, New Testament ReferencesTwo Sons

Now the son by the servant-woman has his birth after the flesh; but the son by the free woman has his birth through the undertaking of God.

Verse ConceptsGod's Promise To AbrahamLife In A Material WorldThe Promise Of A Babyslaverysarah

All this is allegorical; for the women represent two Covenants. One has its origin on Mount Sinai, and bears children destined for slavery.

Verse ConceptsFigures Of SpeechTwoOld Testament ParablesMaking SlavesTwo WomenCovenant Made At SinaiSchool

For it is written, Rejoice, O thou barren one who dost never bear, Break forth in joy, thou that dost not travail; For the children of the desolate woman are many. Yea, more than hers who has a husband.

Verse ConceptsBarren WomenBarrennessSinglenessBarren, LandLabour PainsPerspective

so then, my brethren, we are not children of the bond-woman, but of the free-woman, by virtue of that freedom which Christ has procur'd for us.

Verse ConceptsNames And Titles For The Christian

But I, brothers, if I "still preach circumcision," why am I still persecuted? Then surely the stumbling-block of the Cross has ceased to be an obstacle!

Verse ConceptsAbolitionOffenceNecessity Of CircumcisionSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionPersecution

Worship of images, use of strange powers, hates, fighting, desire for what another has, angry feelings, attempts to get the better of others, divisions, false teachings,

Verse ConceptsBad AttitudeSectsSelf IndulgenceSchismsAvoiding JealousyNature Of IdolatryFighting One AnotherSorcerySchoolDrugsdivisionwitches