Book 48 - The Apostle Paul's Letter to the Galatians

This 48th book of the classic scriptures defines Christian life as a walk of faith and Spirit-led freedom, not legalistic bondage. Paul contrasts the Law's bondage with life in the Spirit, which produces "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23).

Galatians also famously declares, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus," making all believers heirs of God's promise. A cornerstone concept that "a man is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 2:16). Abraham was justified by faith, not circumcision.

Paul’s strong, even angry, tone (e.g., cursing those who preach another gospel in Galatians 1) shows his passion for the purity of the Gospel and his defense of Gentile liberty.